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Grocery stores in the late 1800s and early 1900s, usually had clerks who would get the groceries for customers and bring them to a counter for them. Self-service stores came along later. One of the first to operate as self-service, was Piggly Wiggly. Here is…

Piggly Wiggly

April 4, 2021

Sparta Township was originally a part of Mead Township, then Oil Creek Township.  In 1829, Sparta was named a new election district.  A Post Office and Election location was established at the George White Residence.  That location is approximately where Route 77 and 89 divide…

Sparta Township Established

April 23, 1829

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