The Oldest General Store In Pennsylvania Has A Fascinating History
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 04, 2016
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Journey back in time when you visit the oldest general store in Pennsylvania, a cozy spot in Lumberville where community members and visitors gather for good conversation, great food, and locally made products. Let’s begin our virtual tour of the Lumberville General Store.
The Lumberville General Store, dating back to 1770, boasts a storied history. Early in its history, the quaint general store was run by Colonel George Wall, Jr., a Revolutionary War hero.
In the early 1800s, the general store also served as the Lumberville Post Office. Throughout the years, ownership changed hands but the Lumberville General Store always remained a family owned business.
Today, the Lumberville General Store, which reopened in the spring of 2016 after a year of renovations, is owned by Jack Thompson, a local businessman who also owns the historic Lumberville Black Bass Hotel.
The Lumberville General Store welcomes guests for lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and features daily specials. Cap off your meal with homemade ice cream, croissants, muffins, or cinnamon rolls. Take out dinners are also available.
The charming general store regularly hosts such events as the Supper Club. Diners enjoy a four course meal, including a starter, an appetizer, an entree, and dessert.
3741 River Road
Lumberville, PA 18933
215-297-9262
Stop by the Lumberville General Store, the oldest general store in Pennsylvania, starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. While Lumberville General Store may be the oldest general store in Pennsylvania, it is only one of a slew of general stores that crisscross the state.
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