SC National Heritage Corridor

Hunter's Store

Located in the center of Historic Pendleton, the building now housing the Pendleton District Commission was constructed in 1850 as a general store. Operated for many decades by the Hunter family, the store sold everything from seeds and clothing to fresh eggs and farm tools. In 1968, the tri-county Pendleton District Commission acquired the old store and has since used it as its headquarters, including a local and family history archives. Few changes have been made to this historic structure—it retains its original exterior appearance, as well as the interior’s wide board floors and even has meat hooks in the high ceiling.