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Goods,
Gifts,
& Happenings
"Where old walls hold new discoveries every time you visit."
11914 Ferdinand Street · St. Francisville, LA · Mon–Sat 10–5 · Sun 1–5
A Peek Inside
The Shop WITH the Goods & THE Gifts.
One-of-a-Kind Finds
Lots of Local Art
Handpicked Gifts
Open House
Vintage Memorabilia
Local Flavors
Ready to Gift
Sasquatch Soldiers
Snacks & Free Coffee
Squatch is Representing SFLA
Take a Little Piece Home
Gift Ready
Curated Finds
Mantiques · Sportsman's Paradise
Sit a Spell
Where the Community Gathers
One-of-a-Kind Finds
Stained Glass Treasures
Curated Finds
Local Art
Custom Turquoise Jewelry from a Family Mine!
Take the Merc Home
Wear the Brand
Local Pantry
OUR Community events
Happenings.
From a "Cajun night before Christmas" story time & hanging out for the town's Christmas parade, to sidewalk pumpkin carving & amazing 4th of July fireworks — there's always something going on at District Mercantile.
Stars & Stripes
Picture Perfect!
Crown Me!
Something for Everyone!
Live on the Porch
The Mercantile is a Buzz!
Proud to Be Here
He Sees You When You're Sleeping — that's kind of creepy! :-)
Even Squatch comes out of hiding for our Christmas Parade.
Holiday Story Time
Pumpkin Carving Night
A Treat for the Ferdinand Street Passers-By!
Circa 1890
A building with
deep roots.
The building at 11914 Ferdinand Street has been a cornerstone of St. Francisville commerce for over a century. Originally the Burgas Store, it became the Rosenthal & Wood Hardware Store and later the J. Kenneth Wood Department Store — passed down through generations of the same family. Today, District Mercantile breathes new life into these storied walls.
circa 1890s
Rosenthal & Wood
Formerly the Burgas Store — a family hardware business passed down through generations on Ferdinand Street.
May 2, 1929
The Rosenthal Family
Adolph, Sam, and Joe Rosenthal inside the store — shelves stocked floor to ceiling, a true general mercantile.
October 1951
J.K. Wood's Dept. Store
Some of the same equipment, fixtures, and even the glass display & check-out counter, from J.K. Wood's Department Store are still in use today at District Mercantile.
"Over 130 years of commerce in the historic town of St. Francisville, LA."
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When Charlie & Onnie Perdue were made aware that this old building might be available, they had a vision of it becoming a more active part of the community, again! This revelation began their pursuit, purchase & preservation of District Mercantile.
District Mercantile always provides a warm welcome to anyone who drops in - whether it's to peruse the unique goods & gifts, or to grab free cup of coffee, a rocking chair, and to visit with the passers-by, You are always welcome at the Merc!
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