Historic McKowen Store Building – For Sale or Lease

1756 Charter Street, Jackson, LA 70748

Property Information

  • For Lease $15.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 4,500 SF
  • Lot Size 0.15 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Year Built 1835
  • Date Updated Jun 23, 2026

Description

The property is located at 1756 Charter Street in downtown Jackson, Louisiana, within the Jackson Historic District in East Feliciana Parish. Charter Street serves as the town’s historic commercial corridor and is surrounded by a collection of preserved civic, commercial, and institutional buildings. Jackson is located approximately 30 miles north of Baton Rouge with convenient access to US Highway 61, connecting the area to St. Francisville and Natchez, Mississippi. The property benefits from its central location within a historic downtown setting that serves residents and visitors throughout the Feliciana region.The Historic McKowen Store Building (ca. 1835) is a rare opportunity to acquire or lease a historic commercial property located in the heart of downtown Jackson, Louisiana. Situated along Charter Street, the town’s historic commercial corridor, the property is part of the Jackson Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building contains approximately ±4,500 square feet across the basement and first floor, with an additional ±1,500 square feet of attic space that could potentially be converted into additional office, retail, or creative space. The lower level previously operated as a restaurant, while the upper level has been used as an art gallery and flexible event space. The property also features outdoor patio areas beneath mature oak trees, providing a unique setting for hospitality, retail, or creative uses. The building’s historic character, flexible layout, and prominent location along Charter Street provide a distinctive opportunity within one of the most well-preserved historic town centers in the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana.The Historic McKowen Store Building offers a unique leasing opportunity within the heart of downtown Jackson, Louisiana. Located along Charter Street in the Jackson Historic District, the property features approximately ±4,500 square feet across the basement and first floor, with flexible space suitable for a variety of commercial uses. The lower level previously operated as a restaurant, while the upper level has been utilized as an art gallery and event space, offering adaptable layouts for retail, hospitality, office, or creative concepts. The property also features outdoor patio areas beneath mature oak trees, providing an inviting setting for restaurant or gathering uses.

2 Spaces Available

1st Level

Space Type

Street Retail

Lease Rate

$15.00/SF/YR

Total Space

2,000 SF

Floor

1st

Divisible Space

2,000 - 4,500 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

The 1st floor (upper level) has been utilized as an art gallery and event space.

Basement

Space Type

Restaurant

Lease Rate

$15.00/SF/YR

Total Space

2,500 SF

Floor

Basement

Divisible Space

2,500 - 4,500 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

The basement (lower level) previously operated as a restaurant.

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