In a state with such rich history, every building and person has their own unique story. These charming general stores in South Dakota surely have tales to tell. From deserted main streets of former bustling towns to restored brick storefronts, these stores will have you living in nostalgia all day.
- General Store in Draper, South Dakota.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr Don’t you just want to go in and explore?
- Longhorn General Store in Scenic, South Dakota.
Adam Singer / Flickr This general store is straight out of the wild west.
- A Charming General Store in Virgil, South Dakota.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr Previously a general store, this building was last to home to the post office. Someone needs to fix this adorable building up right away!
- Stockgrowers Bank Building and Former General Store in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.
Jeffrey Beall / Flickr Built during the early 20th century, this romanesque building is truly beautiful. It has held many businesses over the years, one of them being a general store!
- The Famous Wall Drug General Store in Wall, South Dakota.
JOHN LLOYD / Flickr Truly the general store to beat all general stores in South Dakota, this place has it all. Best of all, this nostalgia mecca is still open for business.
- General Store with a Post Office addition in Smithwick, South Dakota.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr Because why not attach the post office to the general store?! Maybe this is where Hy-Vee got the idea to have the USPS in their stores.
- Ward’s Store & Bakery in De Smet, South Dakota.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr This adorable general store is in mint condition. If you visit today you can expect to find a bakery, a restaurant, clothing and more - making it a true “general” store.
Have you been to any of these stores when they were in their glory days? Tell us about your memories at your local general store. We would love to hear!
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
Don’t you just want to go in and explore?
Adam Singer / Flickr
This general store is straight out of the wild west.
Previously a general store, this building was last to home to the post office. Someone needs to fix this adorable building up right away!
Jeffrey Beall / Flickr
Built during the early 20th century, this romanesque building is truly beautiful. It has held many businesses over the years, one of them being a general store!
JOHN LLOYD / Flickr
Truly the general store to beat all general stores in South Dakota, this place has it all. Best of all, this nostalgia mecca is still open for business.
Because why not attach the post office to the general store?! Maybe this is where Hy-Vee got the idea to have the USPS in their stores.
This adorable general store is in mint condition. If you visit today you can expect to find a bakery, a restaurant, clothing and more - making it a true “general” store.
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