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Martha Washington Candy Store

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Martha Washington Candy Store

August 20, 2026

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The Martha Washington Candy Store opened in Kern Plaza, El Paso, as the first local outlet in a nationwide chain known for bulk and packaged candies and 31 flavors of ice cream, including “Chopped Cherry, By George!” Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morris, the…

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