Last updated on 30 April 2025.
This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Abilene between 1926 and 2015, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections. Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.
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Store Tags:
- A&P
- Albertsons
- Fiesta
- Furr’s
- H-E-B
- M-System
- Piggly Wiggly
- Safeway
- Skaggs Alpha Beta
- Super Duper
The building on the corner of South 8th and Butternut where the Discovery Center is now used to be a Safeway in the 1940’s. My mom was born and grew up on Sth 8th Street about 3 blocks away. While touring the Discovery Center she told me about the layout of the Safeway grocery store that was once there.