Commerce in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Commerce Post Office

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. Commerce Post Office Marker

Inscription. The U. S. Treasury Department began construction of this building in July 1917, during the country's involvement in World War I. Completed in August 1918 after a number of construction delays, it served as the city's main post office facility until 1971. Deeded to the city the following year, it reopened as a public library in 1973. The Georgian revival-style building features a central entry portico and an alternating parapet/balustrade along the roofline.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7782.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1917.

Location. 33° 15.018′ N, 95° 53.883′ W. Marker is in Commerce, Texas, in Hunt County. It is on Park Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at door entrance to Commerce Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1210 Park Street, Commerce TX 75428, United States of

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America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jernigin's Store (a few steps from this marker); Bruce B. Williams American Legion Post No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); First Christian Church of Commerce (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Stop - Downtown Commerce (about 600 feet away); Incorporation of Commerce (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Commerce (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Commerce (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Early Commerce Schools (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Commerce.

Former Commerce Post Office, now Public Library. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. Former Commerce Post Office, now Public Library.

Marker is on left side of front entrance to the library.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.