Posted in Utah November 11, 2016 by

One Of The Oldest General Stores In Utah Has a Fascinating History

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re all being inundated with ads from big box stores and online retailers. There’s something special about shopping local, though, and this little old general store in St. George reminds us just how much fun local can be! This quaint little shop has been operating for decades, and it’s still every bit as charming as the day it opened.

Judd's General Store opened in 1911.
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Though the original owner is long gone, the current owners keep the nostalgia alive.
The shelves of this little store are full of retro soda and candy.
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If you have a sweet tooth, this is definitely the place to go.
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You'll be swept right back to your childhood days when you see some of the old candy brands available here.
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If you grew up in St. George, you remember saving up your nickels and dimes to come here for penny candy.
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Even as an adult, when you visit this shop you'll feel the same childlike wonder and excitement that kids have experienced here since 1911. Look at the size of these jawbreakers!
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Judd's offers just about every brand of bottled soda that exists.
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Do you remember these classic brands from back in the day?
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If you'd like something a little healthier, stop by for lunch.
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The breadsticks and homemade soup get particularly high reviews.
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The store features many of its original fixtures including the gas pump out front, the scale, the original safe and the counter.
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Above the scale, you can see the framed blueprints of the store, circa 1911.
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You'll find Judd's General Store at 62 W. Tabernacle Street in St. George.
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Do you have memories of visiting this store as a child? Do you take your kids here now?

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