Lexington in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Post Office
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 22, 2009
1. Post Office Marker
the Congaree River, this building was rolled to
the new county seat called Lexington Courthouse
in 1820 and was used as a medical office for Dr.
Thomas Simmons (1794-1853). His widow,
Mary, kept the Post Office here, 1866-67, and
their daughter, Mrs. Mary S. Harth, 1868-1894,
during their tenures as Postmistresses for the town.
It was re-located to the Museum from the
Courthouse square in 1975.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 33° 59.233′ N, 81° 14.417′ W. Marker is in Lexington, South Carolina, in Lexington County. It is on Fox Street. Building is on the grounds of the Lexington County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 Fox Street, Lexington SC 29072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Greater Columbia Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lutheran Classical and Theological Seminary (a few steps from this marker); John Fox House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oak Grove Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazelius House (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Brian Scott, August 22, 2009
2. Post Office
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
