This building was never a grist mill, but it was a very important part of the agricultural business in Perry Co. The first mention of a mill at this location was in 1891 when W. H. Kepner was assessed with a grain & feed warehouse.

Groceries were also sold at the warehouse during this time. Part of Kepner's advertising included cardboard fans with the following poem written on them: "If you're fat, fan fast, if you're thin, fan slow, when in need of groceries and sugar cured hams, let Kepner know."

In the late 1890's J. Frank Fickes, who was married to Kepner's daughter, took over the operation. He operated a grain elevator and feed business. He then sold the building to E. Guy Kepner in 1943, who made several changes to the building.

Larry Henry purchased it from Kepner in 1976 to run a variety store. The building today is Henry's Electronic Center, home of telephones, cb radios, Verizon wireless and the Dish network installation agent.