Mine No. 5 Store

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Mine No. 5 Store
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Location Van Lear, Kentucky, United States
Coordinates 37°46′22″N82°43′41″W / 37.77278°N 82.72806°W / 37.77278; -82.72806 Coordinates: 37°46′22″N82°43′41″W / 37.77278°N 82.72806°W / 37.77278; -82.72806
Area .18 acres (0.073 ha)
Built 1918
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]

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Van Lear, Kentucky Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

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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]

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Crystal Gayle American country music singer

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