Good forHistory buffs
This country general store in Washington Parish has been in continuous operation since 1888, making it one of the oldest operating commercial establishments in Louisiana. The wood-plank floors, original display cases, and working wood stove are intact. The current owners are part of the family that built it — a living time capsule at the edge of the piney woods.
Quick facts
- ·Varnado General Store has operated continuously since 1888.
- ·It's one of the oldest operating commercial establishments in Louisiana.
- ·Wood-plank floors, original display cases, and a working wood stove are all intact.
- ·Current owners are descended from the family that built it.
- ·Visitor tip: come for the store itself, not the merchandise — it's a living time capsule at the edge of the piney woods.
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