Amory in Monroe County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Becker Post Office
Circa 1920
building operating from
1920 until early 1960s.
Given to the
Amory Regional Museum
by
Mr. Hershel Sandlin
in memory of his wife
Mrs. Kay Sandlin
Erected 2014 by Mr. Hershel Sandlin.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 33° 58.668′ N, 88° 28.934′ W. Marker is in Amory, Mississippi, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of South 6th Street and 8th Avenue South, on the right when traveling south on South 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: South 6th Street, Amory MS 38821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gilmore Sanitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); Amory's Tribute to the Heroes of 1861—1865 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Amory, Mississippi: Blues from a Railroad Town (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mound Cemetery (approx. 1˝ miles away); Chickasaw Cession (approx. 1.6 miles away); Cotton Gin Port (approx. 2.9 miles away); New Hope Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Bienville's Fort (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amory.
Regarding Becker Post Office. Becker, Mississippi is located about four miles south of this building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.