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Browse Kevil Broom and Mop Factory Collection

In the late 1930s and early 1940s Richard Marshall Scott began making brooms and mops on Jenkins Road in McCracken County Kentucky. It began as a family business with Scotts four sons and three daughters working alongside him. The oldest son, James Richard Scott took over the business when Richard retired and continued its operation until 1988. The Broom Shop produced a variety of brooms and mops. Brands, such as Parlor, Daisy, Chief, Warehouse, and Dulux were well known. The Chief had a reputation as the best mop available and everyone wanted to own a Warehouse broom from The Broom Shop. These items were sold at local groceries and rolling stores around the area. In addition, larger businesses include Covington Brothers, Michael’s Hardware, Hanks Hardware and Paper Supplies and other proudly marketed mops and brooms made by the Scott Family. In addition to manufacturing, The Broom Shop was a local place for local farmers and friends to visit and exchange stories James always whistled as he worked on his brooms and mops, which made visits to the Broom Shop even more enjoyable. James Scott was especially well known for his broom making expertise. In the 1970, and 1980s, the Tennessee Valley Authority asked him to demonstrate his broom making skills at Empire Farms in the Land Between the Lakes Recreational and Educational area. On May 22, 1981, James was appointed as a member of the Kentucky Industrial Community and given a certificate by Governor John Y Brown. James made specialty items, which included Whisk brooms, and children’s brooms and mops. A few remain in the family and are certainly precious