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Moses Leos III on
January 25, 2017
Is new life possible for historic Driftwood store?

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving grown up in Driftwood during her childhood, Lisa Elliott remembers how the Driftwood General Store and Post Office was essentially the “hub of everything.”

The building functioned as the closest place for area residents to purchase feed for their livestock, send a letter, or catch up on the local gossip.

“Everyone knew everyone in town on a first-name basis,” Elliott said. “It was so friendly and wonderful growing up there.”

The Driftwood Historical Conservation Society is negotiating with Driftwood Store owner Dan Winters to buy the building located in downtown Driftwood in order to preserve it. Above, a couple takes pre-wedding photos at the iconic building. (photo by Bill Peary) The Drift...
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