Locals Have Not Forgotten Country Lane General Store In Indiana
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published June 03, 2020
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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.
There’s an adorable old-fashioned general store in Auburn, Indiana that only the locals know exists. A true general store, this place sells generally anything. From cards to furniture to flowers to ice cream, it’s all here. Check it out:
Spanning 6,800 square-feet in total, Country Lane General Store has been in business since 1988 and has expanded several times over the years.
True to its name, this store has a little bit of everything. You'll find candles, home decor, greeting cards, floral arrangements, handmade soaps and lotions, antiques, furniture, and much more.
Guests enjoy the seasonal items, primitives, nostalgic candy, hand-dipped ice cream, Yoder's popcorn, farm-raised honey, vintage records, and other unique items that can't be found anywhere else in town.
This store will certainly remind you of simpler times. It may even make you feel like you've stepped back in time. It's an excellent place to grab a necessity, gift, or just hang out for an hour.
There are more than 60 merchants selling products out of this shop, and you'll want to see all their items. Don't miss a chance to visit this place next time you are around town.
Country Lane General Store is open Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this general store, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.