A & C Mercantile Company
This building was built prior to 1912.
The mercantile was known to do
business with the A & C and Swansea
Railroads in 1916. It has been open
continuously since that time. Bouse
postmaster, Cora D. Johnston moved the
US Post Office to the store in 1924.
The Townsend family bought the A&C
in 1942. Elsie Pearl Townsend was
postmaster from 1942 to 1962.
In 1942 and 1944, the US Army at Camp
Bouse used the A&C as their PX and
post office.
The A&C Mercantile Co. is still open
serving the local residents, winter
visitors, ranchers and tourists daily.
Dedicated February 6, 2000
Lost Dutchman 59717-4
Ancient & Honorable Order
E Clampus Vitus
and
Bouse Chamber of Commerce
