A Kroger supermarket was one of eleven tenants in the so-called "First Section" of TOWN & COUNTRY CENTER. This store opened its doors in March 1949.

Graphic from the Kroger Company

The first operational tenant in the "First Section" was a Moore's of Ohio Hardware store. It is seen on the left side of Kroger in this circa-1950 snapshot.  

Photo from the Whitehall Historical Society

The TOWN & COUNTRY J.C. Penney was one of the first shopping center-format stores in the chain. The 2-level Penney's, which encompassed approximately 22,600 square feet, opened its doors in 1950.

Graphic from the J.C. Penney Company