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Christmastime at Creelsboro Country Store By Tiffany Kessler We saw the building sell at auction five years ago and I remember having the same thought as everyone else in attendance that day - what do you do with a 100+ year old general store in serious need of some intense care if it were to ever survive the hands of time. For the sake of history, I hoped so badly a buyer would swoop in and save the dry, skeletal remains, however we'd seen plenty of similar auctions with amazing old homes and buildings. I knew the chances were slim. More times than not - they are purchased, picked through, and left to cave in or be torn down. And there it would go...the storefront with a million stories. Little did any of us in the crowd know, including the new owner, what a magnificent fate lay ahead. Creelsboro Country Store By now, I'm sure you've guessed (if not already heard) the outcome of that day in Creelsboro - the building was saved! (Shew! I'm quietly breathing a "Praise the Lord") "I didn't plan to buy it that day," says Dr. Richard Perkins, owner, thinking back to the auction. "In fact, I didn't know what I was going to do with it. I just remember walking in it and having the feeling of going back in time - my fear was whoever bought it would simply tear it down." Dr. Perkins and his wife Carla, originally from Jamestown, have lived in the Creelsboro community for almost 30 years. Once their children and grandchildren found out about the purchase, the project became a full-fledged family affair. "We wanted something that could be there for the community. Our daughter was the one that had the idea for a restaurant. My brother and son did the restoration and additional work on the structure. And my son and granddaughter work at the restaurant along with others we've hire who were raised around the area." Finally Got to Visit I couldn't wait to see what this family had done with the old store and check out the food in the adjacent restaurant. My husband, Eddie, and our son, Kasey Blue (7), were glad to have "Papa" (my dad, Dwight C. Hadley) join us. Having been raised somewhat nearby in the Fairplay community of Adair County - Papa told Kasey he had some vague memories of stopping in the store to get a drink or something to eat when he was very young. Now Kasey knows the fun of what it's like to take a Papa down memory lane. Though it was kind of a dreary December Saturday, the hills and water in the Creelsboro community created a beautiful, chilled landscape. Since the time of the auction, we noticed a few more of the old, crumbling homes and businesses had fallen down or been razed. The ghost town had become a little barer...but then, there it was! In the curve of the road, across the street from the Creelsboro Historic Marker, now sits a red and white antique gem. The staff was so welcoming and the food was amazing. Kasey enjoyed the hamburger with mac & cheese which, when asked for a quote, he described as "really good" (apparently, because he ate every bite). Eddie loved their take on a true "HAM-burger" (a gourmet burger using ground pork) and since the visit, has made mention of his craving for another one (I'll take that as a five star rating). Papa had the "Zach-Burger" named after Dr. Perkin's son (who was there and so kind) - great dish, pulled pork on a traditional burger. Different for him but he really enjoyed the taste mixture. Being a traditionalist, I had the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad on the side - two thumbs up. The winter menu is smaller but still very diverse. Save room for dessert, I hated that I was so stuffed I had to skip the most popular flavors from Just Say Cheesecakes (based out of Russell Springs). I'm so ready to visit again soon but I am especially thrilled about taste-testing their spring/summer menu when the time comes. Dr. Perkins said, "The past summer, we were much busier than we expected to be. A lot of tourists and a lot of locals. I love hearing stories and memories from people that remember when it was open originally." Finally, one of the pieces of the trip I was looking forward to the most was exploring the old store. They currently offer local goods, homemade items, and artwork. Natural products and local pieces add just the proper look to an original general store - which I was so happy to see had undergone very few cosmetic changes. Traditional Christmas decorations definitely put us in a merry mood. This was a short, local trip that I would definitely add to your "Must Visit" list. Creelsboro Country Store is located at 4838 South Highway 379, Jamestown, KY. Contact number is (270)343-4277 or visit creelsborocountry.com. Quick Smidge of History I don't think I know a soul around that hasn't at some point found themselves winding through ancient Creelsboro, KY. Maybe even by accident while visiting Rockhouse Bottom. The shells of stately homes and storefronts are mesmerizing, but none the less, the old buildings have been vacant for decades. The location, designated in 1806 as a river port, was the perfect tap into a vein of traffic which drudged up and down the Cumberland River - importing and exporting a little of everything along the way. Over time, it boast key structures for residents and travelers: a bank, a hotel, school, and three stores. It was only when the last general store, owned by Jim Al and Eliza Polston, closed its doors sometime in the 1960s that one of the most beautiful ghost towns in South Central Kentucky was officially established. Come to think of it, "ghost town" may not be an appropriate title for it after all - two hundred years ago there was river traffic, lives lived and lost, happiness and sadness, marriages, babies, gossip, love and hate, good and evil. In the vicinity, I still hear the hum of an energy that in one way or another helped build the area we live in today. This story was posted on 2018-12-25 19:11:54
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