A little more than a century ago, Washington, Kansas businessman Wil Lloyd had the vision and drive to build a new structure on the west side of the city square for his jewelry and music store.  From diamonds, watches, gold and silver ware to victrolas, stringed instruments, sheet music & records, Lloyd's had it. Wil's nephew was the famous Harold Lloyd, a silent screen comedy actor and photographer. You can learn more about him at HaroldLloyd.com.

Today, you can still visit the Lloyd building in Downtown Washington.  Today, there's a plethora of gift items, select quality locally hand made wares and eclectic recycled kitsch. Just as the name Uptown Country is a paradox, the shop is part modern, part vintage vibe. It's a place where locals shop and reminisce, and visitors notice a slightly creaky wooden floor. The original pressed tin ceiling still remains. 
 

Newsletters

Premier Issue  12/2/2008    CLICK HERE

 Gift lines you'll find at Uptown Country  

Anticipation hand-dyed silk scarves

           

Blessings from the Country.

 hand made tag cloths, bibs & blankets

Born Again Rugs

Hand Crocheted Rag Rugs 

           

Brown's Honey Farms.

creamed, spun & plain honey

Uptown Country -- Our own preserved sunflower heads gathered from nearby Washington County farm fields, osage oranges, thistle heads & cedar.

Local bittersweet is available in Autumn.