The property also has the distinction of having its own General Store. Enter and you immediately go back in time to when life was easier, when children scrunched up to the counter and bought the old time penny candy and long neck bottled pop with their allowance. The store was used as a gathering place for locals, where they met often.
Picture one of the women in town looking over the selection of bolts of cloth trying to decide which would be the best for her new dress for the holidays. Buying fabric for special times was something that was not done very often. Because cash was very scarce, most business was done by trade or barter. Women would trade a product of her spindle or loom for the baking goods she needed for the Christmas holidays or special occasion clothes for herself and her family. The store closed years ago, but can be used again to attract neighbors and visitors alike with local wares and necessities for both man and horse.
The construction of the home was completed in 1878. This lovely home will give you the opportunity to express your own creativity. Much of the work has been completed, but there is still more that can be done to bring your dream of living in this beautiful historic land. Original doors, hardware, molding, hardwood floor, 6 original fireplaces with beautiful mantels, and brick hearths are only a small part of the qualities of this mini estate. This home is set on 65 acres, and includes a barn with horse stalls, fish pond, General Store, Porter Family Cemetery, and miles of trails for both nature lovers and horses alike. Read more about Scott County.