Downtown in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Historic Post Office

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021

1. The Historic Post Office Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1914, this building served as the largest post office in Hampton until 1986. It was renovated into a wedding and event venue in 2016.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 37° 1.55′ N, 76° 20.533′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Downtown. It is on East Queen Street just east of Eaton Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 E Queen St, Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

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: First United Methodist Church, Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Syms-Eaton Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Serio Boat Yard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away); The Southeast Corner (about 500 feet away); The Sclater Building (about 500 feet away); The Northeast Corner (about 600 feet away); King and Queen Streets (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

The Old Post Office Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021

2. The Old Post Office Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.