Fant's Book Store, established in 1851 by George W. Fant and originally named G.W. Fant & Son, is the oldest business firm in Anderson and has been owned and operated continuously by the same family for 175 years. The store grew out of Dr. Edmund Webb's Drug and Book store, one of Anderson's first business establishments. Before 1851, Fant was associated with the Webb firm and helped conduct Post Office business in the store on the west side of the square. The book store was later moved to West Whitner Street and is now owned and operated by fourth- and fifth-generation Fant descendants.