Harrisville, West Virginia. What do you know about it? It’s a small town in northwestern West Virginia and the county seat of Ritchie County. It was founded by Thomas Harris, who moved his family here in 1807. It was chartered in 1832 under the name “Solus”. It was renamed Harrisville in honor of the founder’s nephew (a General) in 1895. And to this day, it is home to the oldest and longest continuously operating five and dime store in America, which opened here in 1908.

Welcome to Berdine's Five and Dime (also known as Berdine's 5 & Dime), a historic gift shop and variety store located at 106 North Court Street in the Harrisville, West Virginia Historic District.
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Not only is Berdine's 5 & Dime the oldest five and dime in West Virginia, it's the oldest five and dime in America!
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First opened in 1908, the store has been welcoming customers to this small West Virginia town of Harrisville ever since.
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The Berdine family owned and operated the store from its founding until 1983 when it transferred hands to the Six Family, who have continued the Berdine family's long tradition of high-quality service.

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One step inside Berdine's 5 & Dime, and you'll be transported back in time.
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Oak floors. Tin ceilings. Original display cases. Old-fashioned toys and candies. These are just the beginning of the classic treasures you'll find hidden away inside Berdine's!
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The store is brimming with books, craft and hobby supplies, toys, games, candies, trinkets, tools, ornaments, oddities, and so much more.
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Open every day but Sunday, Berdine's Five and Dime is a must visit any and every time you are in the Harrisville area.
After all, you do want to cross "America's Oldest 5 & Dime" off your bucket list, don't you? (Yes. The answer is a resounding "Yes!")
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To learn more about Berdine’s Five and Dime in Harrisville, West Virginia (the oldest five and dime store in America!) and check the shop’s current operating hours, visit this historic store’s Facebook page. And while you’re in the Harrisville area, be sure to check out nearby North Bend State Park. Happy shopping! Happy back-in-time traveling!

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Berdine's 5 & Dime, 106 N Court St, Harrisville, WV 26362, USA