London in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
London Post Office
Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020
1. London Post Office Marker
Inscription.
London Post Office. . In the early days of Kimble County, Len and Bettie Lewis established their ranch as a trade center. Bettie received most area mail at their home, the Lewis Hotel and Wagon Yard. In 1882 Bettie filed an application to formalize her postal station and was made the first postmaster of the new "London" post office. Because of its central location and good roads, London became the direct route between Mason and Junction City. This site replaced an earlier post office near the town square. By 1997, 14 postmasters had served London in 115 years.
In the early days of Kimble County, Len and Bettie Lewis established their ranch as a trade center. Bettie received most area mail at their home, the Lewis Hotel and Wagon Yard. In 1882 Bettie filed an application to formalize her postal station and was made the first postmaster of the new "London" post office. Because of its central location and good roads, London became the direct route between Mason and Junction City. This site replaced an earlier post office near the town square. By 1997, 14 postmasters had served London in 115 years.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11999.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 40.523′ N, 99° 34.601′ W. Marker is in London, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on U.S. 377, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17295 North US-377, London TX 76854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
