Rhode Island's Only True General Store Is A Beloved Local Treasure
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Jessica Wick
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Rhode Island is filled to the brim with historic buildings, monuments, houses, and folklore. So it’s pretty surprising that Rhody only has one true general store, especially since they were so prominent in America in the 1800s and early 1900s. But it’s true — you’ll only find one real, old-fashioned general store in the Ocean State. But once you take a peek inside the Summit General Store, you’ll realize that one is enough.
Remarkably, it has never gone out of business, and it's still located in its original building.
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Typically, a general store was a grocery store, a deli, a clothing store, a farm supply store, and a post office all in one.
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But these days, you'll also find unique gifts and a pre-made food section here. There's even a DVD rental section, and we all know how rare old-fashioned video rental is these days.
It's important to support our historic treasures like these, so stop by for a sandwich the next time you're in the area.
Did you know that Rhode Island only had one remaining true general store? Have you ever shopped at Summit General Store?
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Summit General Store, 25 Old Summit Rd, Greene, RI 02827, USA