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Lytton Springs General Store

Dale, Texas

Constructed in 1859 as a general store and post office, the store is still used to this day and was featured in the Walking Dead series.  

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This general store and post office was established in 1859. The post office moved out of the building during the mid-1900s. However, the store remains open and pictures inside showcase the history of the area along with a wood-burning stove that still heats the building in winter. 

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