Nowadays, you can drive along any major highway and come across dozens of big-box grocery stores like Walmart, Price Chopper and Hannaford. Gone are the days of small Ma and Pa shops located in the heart of small towns…at least for most towns. Luckily, there’s a few places in Vermont that are still home to these nostalgic locally-owned businesses and Putney, Vermont is one of them. One trip to Putney General Store, and you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time.

The storied general store first opened in Putney between 1796 - 1799.

Putney General Store/website

Over the years, it’s changed names and ownership…

Putney General Store/website

…but today it’s simply known as, Putney General Store.

Putney General Store/Facebook In 2008, the store suffered a devasting fire which destroyed most of it. But the town came together and were able to rebuild it and bring it back to its glory.

You’ll find a number of local items here.

Putney General Store/Facebook Before the days of ordering from large distributors, general stores relied on local makers and farmers in the town to provide them with grocery products. Today, Putney General Store still locally-sources many of their items from other small businesses in Vermont.

Just like the general stores back in the day, Putney offers a generous variety of candy.

Putney General Store/Facebook Whatever your sweet tooth is craving, chances are you’ll find it at the Putney General Store.

Stop by for lunch and enjoy a freshly made sandwich from the store’s deli.

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Or come in for pizza night.

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There’s a great selection of fresh local produce too.

Putney General Store/Vermont

To reminisce on the good ‘ol days, head on over to Putney General Store.

Putney General Store/Facebook

Do you remember going to a general store when you were a kid? Or had they disappeared in your town too at that time? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

Putney General Store/website

Putney General Store/Facebook

In 2008, the store suffered a devasting fire which destroyed most of it. But the town came together and were able to rebuild it and bring it back to its glory.

Before the days of ordering from large distributors, general stores relied on local makers and farmers in the town to provide them with grocery products. Today, Putney General Store still locally-sources many of their items from other small businesses in Vermont.

Whatever your sweet tooth is craving, chances are you’ll find it at the Putney General Store.

Putney General Store/Vermont

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Address: 4 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT 05346, USA