Dollar General Corporation

This famous retailer’s roots trace back to 1939 when J.L. Turner and Cal Turner opened J.L. Turner and Son in Scottsville, KY. In 1955, the Turners opened the first Dollar General Store in Springfield, KY. The company went public in 1968 and went on to exceed $100 million dollars in sales by 1976. In 1989, Dollar General celebrated its 50th anniversary with 1,300 stores in 23 states and more than 7,000 employees.


Certificate: Common Stock, issued in the 1980’s and 1990’s

Printer: American Bank Note Company

Dimensions: 8” (h) x 12” (w)

State: KY-Kentucky

Subject Matter: Retail and Related | Specialty Retail

Vignette Topic(s): Stylized Modern | Storefront Scene | Town Scene

Condition: Vertical fold lines, punch hole and stamp cancels in signature areas and body, toning from age.