Mine No. 5 Store
National Register of Historic Places

Mine No. 5 Store

Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky
Listed
January 26, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88003172

About this property

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

Location

Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky
37.77300, -82.72799

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Mine No. 5 Store listed on the National Register?

Mine No. 5 Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Mine No. 5 Store?

Mine No. 5 Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mine No. 5 Store?

The period of significance for Mine No. 5 Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.

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