Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Weatherford Post Office
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 26, 2021
1. Weatherford Post Office Marker
Inscription.
Weatherford Post Office. . A postal station was first established in Weatherford in 1856. Facilities were located in several early buildings before this structure was completed in 1914. Judge J.M. Richards was postmaster at the time. Built on the site of a gasoline service station and an earlier wagon yard, the post office building was designed in the Classical Revival style. Prominent features include arched windows, quoins, a massive portico with columns, and an elaborate cornice topped by a balustrade.,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988.
A postal station was first established in Weatherford in 1856. Facilities were located in several early buildings before this structure was completed in 1914. Judge J.M. Richards was postmaster at the time. Built on the site of a gasoline service station and an earlier wagon yard, the post office building was designed in the Classical Revival style. Prominent features include arched windows, quoins, a massive portico with columns, and an elaborate cornice topped by a balustrade.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5732.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 32° 45.547′ N, 97° 47.756′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. Marker is at the intersection of Fort Worth Highway (U.S. 180) and North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Fort Worth Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
