Perched on the northern tip of Old Mission Peninsula north of Traverse City, you’ll find The Old Mission General Store, one of Michigan’s most enduring historical landmarks. Established in the mid-1800s, this general store has been a vital part of the local community for generations. While it once served as a crucial hub for agricultural supplies like grain and feed, today it thrives by offering a diverse selection of goods, unique gifts, and fresh food to both residents and the many tourists who visit.
The store has occupied its current location since the Civil War era, and remarkably, a significant portion of the original structure remains intact, forming the central section of the building. Here, visitors can still admire the worn wooden floors and the classic potbellied stove, evoking a strong sense of history. Beyond its retail offerings, the general store proudly houses one of Michigan’s oldest operating post offices and even features a fascinating, albeit no longer functional, antique telephone switchboard. Walking into the old store is like stepping back in time.
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