Fish Tails

On one of our drives around the country, we went through the teeniest of towns; Fishtail, Montana.  It is literally one of those towns that you would miss if you blinked while driving through it.  However, we didn't blink and decided to stop at the local hot spot.

The Fishtail General Store

And believe it or not, this cute little store has a website.  What's really great about

it is that it gives the history of the store which has been there since 1900!

http://www.fishtailgeneralstore.com/index2.htm



Upon entering the store you immediately feel like you've stepped back in time. 

It reminded me a lot of Oleson's Mercantile on 'Little House on the Prairie' or

Fewkes' General Store at the HistoricalVillage in Eureka, MT.



Oleson's Mercantile





Fewkes General Store





 







I half expected to see bulk barrels

of sugar and flour!



This wood-burning pot belly stove has been in the store since its beginning and still acts as the stores main source of heat.  Some of the oak display cases and even parts of the deli counter are also original.

The deli counter is a very popular spot for the miners to stop for lunch or dinner.  They serve fresh deli sandwiches with plenty of fixins' and include chips, a fountain soda and a fresh chocolate chip cookie the size of my head (seriously, they are huge) for only $7!!  So yummy!!

On the way out, Elizabeth posed for a picture in the phone booth.  Although it looks a little "is this the party to whom I am speaking" (that's for you, Mom), this old pay phone is hooked up to the store's phone line (as is apparent by the sign).

I'm sure this will not be our only visit to The Fishtail General Store (um, did I mention the giant cookie?) and I promise more pictures next time (again, the cookie people).