Rednersville is named after the Redner family, who settled in Prince Edward County in 1798. In its heart is one of the oldest country store buildings in Ontario, which for more than a century was continuously operated by members of the Redner family, including James Redner, a United Empire Loyalist.
With business interests in shipping and merchandising, the Redner family were a significant entrepreneurial force in Prince Edward County. Their general store was the hub of a thriving pioneer community, which became known as Rednersville, with a population of about 200 inhabitants in the 1870s.
This historic building had been restored to its original beauty. The store is now sadly closed and falling into disrepair.
The PEC Heritage designation plaque on the Rednersville store reads "1845 Country Store. This two storey gabled roof building remains the most dominant landmark in the village. In 1840 John Cole purchased the lot from Owen Roblin. In 1851 the lot was sold to James Redner. When fire damaged the original facade around 1865 it was rebuilt in brick with three round-headed windows in the front. The Rednersville store is a fine example of rural commercial architecture."
At one time I lived just west of there on the bay side. It was a treat to walk over and get an ice cream cone on a hot summer day. It was also one of the last places that carried black balls (my favourite candy and my one of my Dads as well). The building was designated as a historical building in 1986.