John O'Ferrell Store, also known as "Olde Store", is a historic general store located at

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. It was built in 1832, and is a two-story,

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style frame building, with later 19th century additions. The replacement shed roofed front porch was added in the 1930s. Over its history, the store served as a

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, distillery, and informal courtroom. ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs. It was listed in the

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in 1975.

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