The D. A. Varnado Museum is housed in a historic building in downtown Franklinton, LA. Franklinton in the parish seat for Washington Parish. The two-story, century old structure was a hub for activity in the early days of Washington Parish as farmers came to town selling their produce and purchasing their needed supplies.

The D. A. Varnado Museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

For directions to Franklinton and the museum, please visit the map on the visitors page. The history of the museum and the exhibits on display are regularly updated on this site. If there is information not on this site, please contact us at:

varnadostoremuseum@franklinton.net