Unique remnants of bygone days can be found scattered throughout the state of West Virginia: general stores. Some of these, which have become iconic West Virginia favorites, hearken back over a hundred years to the late 1800s, including one gem tucked away in the beautiful mountains of Hardy County that was built in 1898 – and which you can still visit!
Well over a century ago, a general store opened up to serve the community of Lost River, West Virginia. It stocked a little bit of everything on its shelves - coffee, whiskey, leather, kerosene, kitchen supplies, and more.
management / Tripadvisor There was even a post office!
Remarkably, that two story, wood-framed store has stood the test of time. Operated now as Lost River General Store and Cafe (instead of the original Lost River Store House), this historic building is still going strong.
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To visit Lost River General Store is to step back in time. You can even peek inside the old outhouse. (Wait until you see the inside! It’s no traditional outhouse anymore!)
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As you enter, you’ll find many modern updates, from types of products sold (locally made arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, and more)…
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… to types of food served from the thoroughly modern cafe kitchen.
RogerHayesFord / Tripadvisor Try the cafe’s gourmet drinks, specialty baked goods, sandwiches, barbecue, or hand-dipped ice cream!
The store and cafe are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RogerHayesFord / Tripadvisor You can also stay next door from the store at The Inn at Lost River, a peaceful, cozy bed and breakfast. That’s another experience you don’t want to miss!
To learn more, visit the Lost River General Store on the web. You can also follow the store on Facebook. And if you love historic old stores, be sure to check out Alderson’s Store, Harper’s Old Country Store, O’Hurley’s General Store … the list goes on and on!
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There was even a post office!
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The Inn at Lost River + The Lost River General Store and Cafe / Facebook
Try the cafe’s gourmet drinks, specialty baked goods, sandwiches, barbecue, or hand-dipped ice cream!
You can also stay next door from the store at The Inn at Lost River, a peaceful, cozy bed and breakfast. That’s another experience you don’t want to miss!
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Address: The Lost River General Store & Cafe, 6993 WV-259, Lost City, WV 26810, USA
