Martins General Store
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Martins General Store
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
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Built before the Civil War, James Wright Daniel and several business partners began selling a variety of general merchandise out of the Daniel’s Store. It was also known as the Beehive, probably because it was a one-of-a-kind general store in rural Ware Shoals. A Laurens County community gathering place, the store also housed a doctor's office and was used as a polling place.
James Martin bought the establishment in 1878, but died the following year. His son took over at the time and the Martin Brother’s General Store remained in the Martin family for 119 years. The store still operates, but offers limited hours from Wednesday through Saturday.
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February 8th, 2020
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Comments (26)
Shelia Hunt
Your pictures bring back so many memories from childhood, Ben... I love this! Could sit down in a gallery of your pictures and be totally happy!
Holly April Harris
What a neat historical store! Lovely photo! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of the feature. Thank you!
Steve Rich
Your WONDERFUL image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SOUTH CAROLINA” Please add the photo to the "Feature History in South Carolina (2022)" active discussion thread.
Bonnie Willis
Reminds me of walking to the store with pennies as a little girl and buying what we called penny candy back in the day. Beautiful scene. LF
Kay Brewer
I'd actually like to go to this place if I ever get to South Carolina again. Love the capture! l/f
Rick Davis
L/F, This is what I love the most about your site! You take Excellent Nostalgic Photos of our past!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Ben, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!
Sharon Mayhak
Wonderful blast from the past, Ben! I don't see many general stores anymore. this one appears to have lots of interesting items for sale. Well captured and presented.
Angela Davies
What a charming and rustic spot, love all there is to see here, great find! LF Congrats!
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