Mine No. 5 Store

Mine No. 5 Store
Location Van Lear, Kentucky, United States
Coordinates 37°46′22″N 82°43′41″W / 37.77278°N 82.72806°W / 37.77278; -82.72806Coordinates: 37°46′22″N 82°43′41″W / 37.77278°N 82.72806°W / 37.77278; -82.72806
Area .18 acres (0.073 ha)
Built 1918
Architect Unknown
Architectural style No Style Listed
NRHP Reference # 88003172[1]
Added to NRHP January 26, 1989

The Mine No. 5 Store (Now known as Webb's Store) is a historic department store located in Van Lear, Kentucky, United States.[1] The two story, wood frame building was constructed in 1918 by Consolidated Coal Company.[2] On January 26, 1989, the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

Currently, the building is owned by Herman Webb, the brother of country music star, Loretta Lynn. Tourists can also receive a tour of the childhood home of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle by stopping at the store. Admission is five dollars per person.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Powell, Helen National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Mine No. 5 Store 26 January 1989. Retrieved on 2010-2-25
  3. Van Lear Tourism Retrieved on 2010-2-25
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