The Oldest General Store Near New Orleans Has A Fascinating History
There are some really amazing places across the lake, and this general store is one of them. H J Smith & Sons is one of the most fascinating places in all of Covington–you are going to love exploring this unique store.

The store was founded in 1876 by the Smith family, and has stayed within the Smith and Alexius families which have been in the area for over 100 years.

They will give you a sense of what daily life was like in these times.
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Some are for sale and some are part of the museum.
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There are also other oddities collected over the years.

You just never know what you are going to discover here!

It's a truly beautiful place that is filled with wonderful things to explore.
You’ll find H J Smith & Sons at 308 N. Columbia St. in Covington, LA. Let us know what it’s like when you pay them a visit! We love to hear your stories and experiences.
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