Minnesota’s statehood dates back to 1858. Though that was 160 years ago, there are still businesses around that date back to the state’s earliest years. In fact, there are even places that are older than the state! One of the most fascinating is The Fremont Store, a grocery store in southern Minnesota that is the oldest in the state. Take a look!
The Fremont Store is located at 29476 County Road 29, Lewiston, MN 55952.
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This store has been around since 1856. That’s two years before Minnesota became a state! It is the oldest continuously running grocery store in Minnesota.
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It has been the hub of the tiny town of Fremont for more than a century.
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Many have owned the store in its many decades, but all have come to love this icon of rural Minnesota.
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The wooden exterior looks like something from a century ago.
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And inside, not much has changed. It is still a place to get household staples, though it may be a bit slower than your local big-box store.
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Still, the Fremont Store draws people from all over the world for its old-school charm.
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Next time you’re near, make sure you stop at the Fremont Store, the oldest grocery in Minnesota!
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Hopefully, the Fremont Store will stick around for another 100 years! If you love old-fashioned stores, check out our article about the oldest general store in Minnesota.
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Address: 29476 County Road 29, Lewiston, MN 55952
