The Five And Dime Store In Indiana That’s A Lovely Trip Back In Time
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published March 15, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
If you’re a glutton for nostalgia, there’s a charming dime store in Rockville, Indiana that has your name all over it. Selling a little bit of everything, this amazing place is like a blast from the past.
Check out a small town general store that has everything you need and more. Scroll on for more details.
G & M Variety has been a local favorite of this small, west-central Indiana town since 1939. It is situated in a vintage green building that people instantly recognize and can't help but love.
Living up to its name, this old-fashioned dime store sells more than 16,000 different products. You'll find everything from home and yard decor to pet supplies as well as toys and office and craft supplies and much more.
Each season brings a fresh wave of new products and a new reason to stop into this fabulous dime store. Further, if you're looking for a taste of nostalgia, this place will surely make you feel like you've taken a step back in time.
The store is also known for an annual Christmas Shopping Spree event that is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving and which gives visitors 20 percent off. Follow this fabulous dime store on Facebook (link below) to keep up with other sales and events.
Unique to the shop are its memorial arrangements. These are custom made and created by the staff.
G & M Variety is open daily. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday as well as 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. As it is located across from the downtown courthouse, only street parking is available.
G & M Variety is located at 108 W Ohio St., Rockville, IN 47872, and you can learn more about it on its Facebook page or the downtown Rockville tourism page.
For more fun shopping, check out this bargain hunters road trip that will take you to the best thrift stores in Indiana.
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