After 107 years of ownership by the Walterscheid family, Isham Hardware is being sold.

 

According to owner Jane Walterscheid Catone, known to many as “Dinger,” Isham Hardware was founded in 1870 and has operated continuously from its original location ever since. It is the oldest hardware store in the state of Kansas and has been owned and operated by only two families throughout its history—the Isham family and the Walterscheid family.

 

According to Catone, Clinton “C.C.” Starnes will take over ownership of the business. Starnes has strong connections to Coffeyville and plans to move to town along with his wife Chelsea and their four children.

 

Over the next several weeks, there will be a transition period as maintenance takes place. Catone thanks John Johnson who has kept the store running and plans to remain with the business.

 

Isham Hardware has been in continuous operation for 156 years and played a key role during the Dalton raid on Coffeyville.