Hope in Hempstead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Mail Pole

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

1. Mail Pole Marker

Inscription. The last bag of mail hung on this pole was October 14, 1967 at Ward, Arkansas. This was also the final day of operation for the Railway Post Office in the state.

Erected by Carroll & Marty Dunn, Little Rock, Ar.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1967.

Location. 33° 40.13′ N, 93° 35.571′ W. Marker is in Hope, Arkansas, in Hempstead County. It is at the intersection of West Division Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Division Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Division St, Hope AR 71801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Gulf Coastal Plain

and in Caddo Territory.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

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: Catalpa Tree (a few steps from this marker); Merchants Of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); President William Jefferson Clinton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Inspection Car (about 300 feet away); All Aboard (about 400 feet away); "I Still Believe In A Place Called Hope" (approx. ¼ mile away); William Jefferson Clinton (approx. ¼ mile away); Boyhood Home Of Bill Clinton (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hope.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

2. Mail Pole

Railroad Crossing Sign Near Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

3. Railroad Crossing Sign Near Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.