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The Recent Story of The Store and the new Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association The historic Store at Five Corners had been known as one of the longest continuously operating businesses in the United States dating back over 200 years until a prior owner closed its doors during the summer of 2020. Without the communitys stepping up to purchase this historic property and protect the Store this beloved local gathering spot could have been neglected or even torn down entirely. In late 2021 several local residents came together and created a new nonprofit organization The Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association committed to purchasing preserving and reviving The Store at Five Corners. Upon completing the first phase of an extensive fundraising effort the Stewardship Association purchased the Store on January 27 2022 at a price of 400000.