Lori S.
12/16/2021
I'm in Gravel Switch, KY visiting family to celebrate our Christmas and decided to find out more about how Penn's Store is open or closed these days, and what they sell and such. So, for fellow...
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257 Penn's Store Rd
Gravel Switch, KY 40328
Penn's Store, located in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, is the oldest country store in America that has been continuously operated by the same family since 1850, making it a historic landmark recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally established in 1845, this iconic establishment not only serves the community but also promotes local literary and musical talent through various events.
The store embodies a rich heritage tied to Jeanne Penn Lane, a fifth-generation owner, whose passion for the arts fused with her commitment to preserving the family business. Events such as the Kentucky Writer's Day Celebration and the Great Outhouse Blowout celebration underscore the store's dedication to community engagement and cultural promotion, ensuring its legacy continues.
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Kaitlyn S.
8/15/2015
We travelled 4 hours to visit this store. We stayed three nights in a nearby town. On Saturday morning, they posted to their Facebook inviting people to come out and visit them at the store that...
Richard A.
10/9/2010
You can still get a 1/4 pound Bologna sandwich here for $1.50. Penn's is America's oldest general store owned and operated continuously by the same family back to the 1850's. Worth the extra...
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