Bouse in La Paz County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

A & C Mercantile Company

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2010

1. A & C Mercantile Company Marker

Inscription. 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 L. 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 1943 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.

Erected 2000 by Lost Dutchman 5917 – 4, E Clampus Vitus and Bouse Chamber of Commerce.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 33° 55.9′ N, 114° 0.325′ W. Marker is in Bouse, Arizona, in La Paz County. Marker is on Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bouse AZ 85325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 740th Tank Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); 736th Tank Battalion (M) SP

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Bouse (within shouting distance of this marker); George L. Wendt (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camp Bouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 748th Tank Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camp Bouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 739th Tank Battalion (SP) (ME) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bouse.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2010

2. A & C Mercantile Company Marker

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2010

3. A & C Mercantile Company

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,086 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.