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More Than 50 Years in Smithville
A country produce market with a longer history than most people know. We are still confirming the details — anything unverified is clearly marked.
Fifty years is a lot of tomatoes, watermelons, and familiar faces.
Before the 1970s
Before Griffin's: The Trapp's Produce Chapter
The location has a history that goes back before the Griffin name.
Before it was Griffin's Produce, this spot on West Broad Street was associated with Trapp's Produce.
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1970s
Griffin's Since the 1970s
The Griffin name has been on this produce market for over 50 years.
The business has operated under the Griffin name since the 1970s — more than 50 years of produce, plants, and regulars.
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1970s to today
More Than 50 Years in Smithville
Five decades is a lot of tomatoes, watermelons, and familiar faces.
Fifty years in one community means a lot of regulars, a lot of seasons, and a lot of stories. This is where we will gather them.
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Recent
The Seagraves Family Takes the Next Turn
Philip and Cathy Seagraves, longtime visitors, became the owners.
Philip and Cathy Seagraves were longtime customers and visitors to the Smithville area before they bought the business. Philip has a longstanding interest in farming, gardening, and good produce. Cathy brings years of experience in gifts, fashion, and retail. Michael Saylors has continued to handle day-to-day store operations.
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Recent
How Squirrel Mummy Got Its Name
Yes, it is a real thing. Yes, there is a story.
The room behind the store is called Squirrel Mummy, and people always ask why.
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Do you remember this?
If you have a memory, a photo, or an old story about this place — from the Trapp’s days or the Griffin’s years — we would love to hear it.