The 19th Century General Store in Montgomery County

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Soderberg, Susan C.

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1996-02

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Volume 39;Number 1

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General stores evolved from trading posts in mid 19th century, often family businesses: Thompson, Wilson, Fowler, Poole, Allnutt, Lewis, Hays, Veirs, Hawkins and Magruder families; Sellman's store in Clarksburg; stores in Poolesville; Bentley store in Brookeville; Goshen store; Beard's store in Oakmont, across Railroad tracks from Washington Grove; Carson Ward and Walker stores in Gaithersburg; Garrett Park store.

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Montgomery County Historical Society