With so many chain stores popping up in every urban location, old-time general stores have become near-extinct, leaving behind a huge void in countless rural areas. Fortunately for the small community of Hoover, this is not the case, as this old-time general store has made a big comeback:
Located in Butte County, Hoover is a small, unincorporated community that, like many early SoDak towns, has gradually lost many of its residents that once called the town home.
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Unlike many of the deemed ghost towns, however, Hoover is different, as it still boasts a working general store that serves locals and tourists alike.
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Originally built in 1902, the old Hoover Store is the only still-running business in town, and is owned and managed by a couple who bought a nearby ranch in the 1970s and acquired the deserted building in the process.
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Thanks to the couple (Jim and Leona McFarland) re-opening the shop in 1976, the community now has a place to buy everything from food and everyday staples like milk, bread, and eggs…
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…to medicine and toiletries…
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…and even beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts!
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The Hoover Store is located at 15820 Hoover Rd. in Hoover (Newell) and is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Learn more about this delightful country store on its Facebook page.
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For another one of our old-time favorites, check out This Delightful General Store In South Dakota Will Have You Longing For The Past.
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Address: 15820 Hoover Rd, Newell, SD 57760, USA
