Mohawk General Store — Local services in Springfield

I have yet to visit the Mohawk General Store. My Great Grandparents, Marvin and Kathleen (Campbell) Hammit built this store. Their children, Norman, Dorcas and Andrew Jerome (Jerry, my grandpa) were left motherless at young ages when Kathleen died from tuberculosis. Marvin could not care for the children and run the store without his wife. He took Norman and set off to California to find other work, leaving Dorcas and Jerry with his widowed mother Sarah Francis on the family farm. It is said there’s a little blond girl ghost at the store, believed to be my great aunt Dorcas.

I moved from Oregon in 1971. I’ve recently been back to visit family in Portland three times but have not made it to the Mohawk Valley! It’s a must for my next visit! I just hope the store will still be open and I can see the old dance hall upstairs and meet you all that have preserved this...

If you like historical buildings, that gives you that sense of nostalgia. Then you'll love the Mohawk General store it was built in 1914, and the building itself is 108 years old. Which is still a fully functioning small store to this day. To remember the history of the store they have photos and other antiques on display from different parts of the store's rich history of serving our local community. So if you find yourself in the Mohawk Valley area which is on the outskirts of Springfield, and before you get into the town of Marcola. Stop by the Mohawk General Store because it is one of the very few places where you can get a soda or a snack. Along with getting good customer service from their friendly staff, and seeing a piece of history all at...

Love this market! My husband likes the fresh jerky. I am grateful for the assortment of essentials and the fact that stock is up to date and staff are friendly! Lots of energy drink options, but also canned food, cereal, household supplies, candy, milk, cheese, chips… We spent 8 years on the road in an RV. So we have seen a lot of little markets. This one is one of the best. The wood floor and rustic charm only make me love it more! It’s a great place to stop before heading up into the mountains or to simply get a few groceries. Yes, it might be a bit more in price than Walmart, but compared to driving into town… and knowing I’m supporting a small business…...