Hawkins General Store - Murfreesboro, AR - an original general store

Hawkins General Store located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas has been in existence since 1943. The building built in approximately 1909 in the middle of the Murfreesboro Diamond Rush as the Owens-Stelle Building houses the store. The store was opened by Florence and Millard Hawkins. In 1946 Buel Hawkins, their son came home from his Army tour and took over the business.

Buel ran the store along with his wife Sarah until 1999. Dewayne Gray a native of Murfreesboro purchased the Hawkins General Store in 1999. The building still has the tin ceiling and original wooden floors and has seen a number of patrons through the years. There have not been that many changes to the store in over half of a century.

The original building is now home to the store with the second building having been turned into Southern Specialties. The store is an actual General Store carrying everything from baby needs to camping supplies. Patrons can purchase suppliers for school, offices or even fishing trips inside. There are even electronics and health care products so patrons only have to make one stop.

The Hawkins General Store is the ideal place to stop for all your needs and even has a relaxed family atmosphere to enjoy during your visit.