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General Store

8047 Funk's Rd., Funk's Grove, IL
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The 1913 Walker Store was a grocery store and gas station until the 1970s. In 1975 the Jannusch family turned it into an antique store, but that closed just three years later. It appeared to be closed when we were there.

It is located on the south side of Funks Rd. (E 550 North Rd.). Turn west off Historic U.S. 66 on Funks Rd and go past the railroad tracks. The old Shirley Depot is across the street.

x There's an old gas pump standing in front of the store, but I haven't figured out which brand of gas they sold here yet.

Photo(s): 2016

 



 

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