Everywhere you go in the Bay State, there seems to be a historical house, building, or some other points of interest. The same goes for general stores across our great state. Located in South Dartmouth, Davoll’s General Store is the oldest general store in Massachusetts and it’s one that everyone can enjoy visiting.

Davoll’s General Store in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts is the state’s oldest store. Established in 1793, its ownership has changed many times but its charm and appeal have remained the same.

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Since the late 1700s, ownership has changed many times with different families taken over. Among the families who have owned Davoll’s include the Howland, Cumming, Allen, Slocum, Tucker, Church, Potter, Sherratt, Davoll, Morrison, Glennon, and Arruda and Chounard families.

Davoll’s General Store/Facebook Currently, it is owned by brothers Will and Ben Shattuck who grew up just down the street from Davoll’s.

Go inside and you’ll feel the sense of history here as you shop for local produce, honey, milk, eggs, and other necessities, along with a variety of gifts, art, and handcrafted items.

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While it’s maintained its purpose as a general store, as well as its historic charm, the new owners have added a few features that bring it a little more into modern times.

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One welcome addition to the general store is a small independent bookstore featuring an array of fiction, non-fiction, children’s and YA books, cookbooks, and more! If you’d like, you can even join the Davoll’s Book Club which meets to discuss the Book of the Month on the first of every month at 6 p.m. in the cafe.

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If you stop at Davoll’s to shop, why not stay for a coffee or a pint at the store’s cafe and pub? There’s also a food menu if you’re hungry.

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Between the market items, bookstore, and cafe and pub, you can truly spend an entire day here at Davoll’s General Store! It is quite the charming destination steeped in history yet brought into the modern times with all it has to offer.

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Have you ever visited the historic Davoll’s General Store, the oldest general store in Massachusetts? If so, please tell your fellow readers all about it in the comment section. For more information on Davoll’s General Store, visit the website and follow the Facebook page.

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Currently, it is owned by brothers Will and Ben Shattuck who grew up just down the street from Davoll’s.

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Address: 1228 Russells Mills Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA