The Fetter General Store was originally built on Main Street in Boston (now Owensville), Clermont County, Ohio. It was erected shortly after the Civil War, around 1866, by James Robinson on land purchased in 1851. Robinson’s widow sold the building to John Oonk in 1868, who used the building as a tailor’s shop and later added a line of dry goods. In 1879, John C. Fetter purchased the store and expanded it to a large grocery store. Fetter continued to expand the store’s inventory and operated it for 30 years.

The structure was donated to Heritage Village Museum in 1983. The façade is that of the Leadville style, typical of western buildings built from 1860 to 1900, and is the only original part of the structure dating to the 19th Century. Fetter Store is set up as a typical store for the 1860 to 1900 time period. The chairs and checkerboard illustrate how it was a social event to visit the store. Many would spend time catching up with friends and talking about current events. It is currently used for interpretation and education programs.