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LIFE AT CRANE'S

Crane’s Country Store is a true general store, offering everything from sammies and farming supplies to work shirts and aftershave. We sell boots, bullets, britches and bologna—just like our slogan says. Our brick and mortar store in downtown Williamsburg, Missouri calls back to a simpler time when the general store was a town gathering place. No matter where you’re from, Crane’s feels like coming home.

Whether you visit us online or in-store, let Crane’s take you back to your roots.

Crane’s Country Store has been around long enough to see a lot of changes and evolution here in mid-Missouri. Check out this episode of Trevor Harris’s podcast Mo’ Curious, when David Crane joined as Trevor’s guest to discuss the cultural impacts of Interstate 70 in Missouri.


OUR STORY

Four generations of Cranes have made Crane’s Country Store what it is today. Discover how it all began.

1889

Samuel Harrison, Benjamin Rush Crane and William Crane are proprietors of the “Harrison & Crane Store” in Mineola, Missouri.

The Crane Brothers

1911

Samuel Harrison, Benjamin Rush Crane and William Crane are proprietors of the “Harrison & Crane Store” in Mineola, Missouri.

1916

Benjamin Rush Crane buys out his brother, William Crane. Son, Sam Crane returns from World War I and begins to work with his father.

New City, New Location

1920

With Sam Crane on board, “Crane Brothers” changes to “BRCrane and Son.”

Benjamin Rush Crane buys the “T. U. Ham” store in Williamsburg, Missouri. Sam Crane takes over in Williamsburg.

1926

Sam Crane builds what is now “Crane’s Store,” opening on October 1, 1926.

1927

Bernice White marries Sam Crane and starts working at the store.

1955

The store changes its name from “BRCrane and Son” to “Crane’s Store.”

1957

The store changes its name from “BRCrane and Son” to “Crane’s Store.”

1983

Bernice Crane passes away. Joe Crane helps out on weekends.

All in the Family

1993

Joe Crane starts to work with Bill Crane full-time.

1995

Joe’s son, David Crane, joins the store

1999

Bill Crane passes away.

2004

Crane’s Museum & Shoppes and Marlene’s Restaurant open.

The Crane Brothers

1889

Samuel Harrison, Benjamin Rush Crane and William Crane are proprietors of the “Harrison & Crane Store” in Mineola, Missouri.

1911

Samuel Harrison, Benjamin Rush Crane and William Crane are proprietors of the “Harrison & Crane Store” in Mineola, Missouri.

1916

Benjamin Rush Crane buys out his brother, William Crane. Son, Sam Crane returns from World War I and begins to work with his father.

New City, New Location

1920

With Sam Crane on board, “Crane Brothers” changes to “BRCrane and Son.”

Benjamin Rush Crane buys the “T. U. Ham” store in Williamsburg, Missouri. Sam Crane takes over in Williamsburg.

1926

Sam Crane builds what is now “Crane’s Store,” opening on October 1, 1926.

1927

Bernice White marries Sam Crane and starts working at the store.

1955

The store changes its name from “BRCrane and Son” to “Crane’s Store.”

1957

The store changes its name from “BRCrane and Son” to “Crane’s Store.”

1983

Bernice Crane passes away. Joe Crane helps out on weekends.

All in the Family

1993

Joe Crane starts to work with Bill Crane full-time.

1995

Joe’s son, David Crane, joins the store

1999

Bill Crane passes away.

2004

Crane’s Museum & Shoppes and Marlene’s Restaurant open.

Samuel P. Harrison

Proprietor 1889-1911

William Crane

Proprietor 1889-1916

Benjamin Rush Crane

Proprietor 1889-1939

Sam and Bernice Crane

Proprietors 1916-1983

Sam Crane

Proprietor 1916-1963

Bill Crane

Proprietor 1957-1999

Joe & Marlene Crane

Prorietors 1983-2016

David Crane

Proprietor 1995-Now

MARLENE’S RESTAURANT

MARLENE’S RESTAURANT

For more than 20 years, Marlene’s Restaurant served homestyle food that tastes like your mother’s best cookin’. In October 2021, due to staff shortages following the COVID pandemic, we had to limit the Marlene’s menu. It’s still a great place to relax with friends over a good cup of coffee and a side of ice cream, but hours of operation are limited. Please check with the staff at Crane’s Country Store for available hours to visit Marlene’s. And while you’re there, be sure to check out the museum and
shoppes!

CRANE’S MUSEUM & SHOPPES

CRANE’S MUSEUM & SHOPPES

Joe and Marlene Crane had quite the collection of antiques and treasures packed inside their home. In 2004, the couple decided to open up Crane’s Museum & Shoppes in Williamsburg, MO to share their cherished family collectibles with the public. Step back in time to a world at the turn of the 20th century.

Include a tour of the museum on your next stop. It’s free to view, and you’ll be surprised at what you’ll find. Visit cranesmuseum.org today!

THE LIARS CLUB

Swap stories around the woodstove with our Liars Club each week and see if you can decipher the truth from a fib. Spin your own yarn if you think you’ve got what it takes.