Eagle Pass in Maverick County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eagle Pass Post Office
The first Eagle Pass Post Office opened in 1849, the same year Fort Duncan was established. The post office changed locations several times before 1912, when this building, designed by U.S. Postal Service supervising architect James K. Taylor, was completed. When a new postal facility opened in 1964, this building was converted for use as a public library. It is a well-preserved example of the Renaissance revival architectural style.Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1328.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 28° 42.517′ N, 100° 30.062′ W. Marker is in Eagle Pass, Texas, in Maverick County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 240) and North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 589 Main St, Eagle Pass TX 78852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
