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Welcome to Penn's
Store
This property is listed on
the National Registry of Historic Places
and ...
This property is a designated Kentucky Historical Landmark
and ...
This property is a
Kentucky Centennial Business.
Come see what we are all about---
Penn's Store is the oldest country store in America being
run continuously by the same family. It has been in the Penn
family since 1850. Nestled in the central region of
Kentucky, Penn's Store has become a popular site for
visitors seeking living history in an ever changing, modern
world. The store remains today much as it has throughout
its
past 150+ years. It is not
a restored landmark; it is an authentic landmark.
Inside the store you will find the counters and glass
showcases much as they were at the turn of the century.
Large spike nails are still in the ceiling where rolls of
bologna and salt-cured country ham were hung for customers
who shopped in the country store. They now hold dried herbs
from our herb garden. And the store still sells groceries,
sandwiches, and
dry
goods as it always has. We
also carry t-shirts,
caps, hand made crafts, and specialty items for
our visitors.
The store has been featured in many magazine
and newspaper articles.
Some articles tell about some of the events
we have held. Our largest event each year is the Great
Outhouse Blowout, a
celebration of the old-fashioned facility, complete with
outhouse racing. Some of the articles talk about the
music
featured at the store. It is not uncommon for some of our
musician friends to drop in for an impromptu "concert". The
store was even used as a backdrop for a
Playboy
shoot!
Penn's Store is not only still serving the needs of
the local community, but the store has become an historic
landmark to remind people of the bygone days of a more innocent
and simple way of life. We invite you to come by, sit a
spell, and visit an American Original...Penn's
Store.
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