Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Mineral Wells Post Office

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

1. Old Mineral Wells Post Office Marker

Inscription. A surge of growth in this city, after 1900 created a need for a larger post office. This structure, was the third facility built here after postal service began in 1882. It was constructed between 1911 and 1913 of reinforced concrete and clad with stuccoed brick. Classical details standard to post offices of the era were highlighted with limestone trim. Interior lighting was originally both gas and electric. The design is credited to U.S. Treasury architect James Knox Taylor. The postal facility was closed in 1959 and the building was deeded that year to the city for community use.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3768.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 32° 48.659′ N, 98° 6.721′ W. Marker is in Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is at the intersection of Northeast 2nd Street and Southeast 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Northeast 2nd Street. The marker is located in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Northeast 2nd Street, Mineral Wells TX 76067, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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: First Mineral Water Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mineral Wells (approx. 0.2 miles away); Famous Mineral Water Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Weatherford, Mineral Wells & Northwestern Railway Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. H.H. Milling (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mineral Wells High School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineral Wells.

The Old Mineral Wells Post Office and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

2. The Old Mineral Wells Post Office and Marker

The Old Mineral Wells Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

3. The Old Mineral Wells Post Office

The view of the Old Mineral Wells Post Office and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 8, 2021

4. The view of the Old Mineral Wells Post Office and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,486 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.