Magnolia in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
U.S. Post Office Magnolia
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. U.S. Post Office Magnolia Marker
has been listed on the
National Register
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 31° 8.717′ N, 90° 27.554′ W. Marker is in Magnolia, Mississippi, in Pike County. It is at the intersection of Magnolia Street and North Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on Magnolia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Magnolia St, Magnolia MS 39652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture, 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: The Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); Berryhill House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnolia Hall (about 500 feet away); Pike County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Magnolia Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Belle Maison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrews House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frith House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Magnolia.
Regarding U.S. Post Office Magnolia.
this page online
The U.S. Post Office in Magnolia, Mississippi, built in 1937, is significant as one of thirty-two constructed in the state with Public Works Administration funds during the Great Depression. It was designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect and constructed by Pittman Brothers Construction Company of Mew Orleans, Louisiana.
The U.S. Post Office in Magnolia, Mississippi is significant because of the three murals in the lobby. The works, done by John H. Fyfe, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, were completed in 1939. The murals are entitled Magnolia 1880, which is appropriate because it depicts local history; Cotton Harvest, which is appropriate because of the importance of cotton to the economy of the town and state as well; and July 4th Celebration, which is significant because of the importance of Independence Day in the community.
Also see . . . US Post Office--Magnolia (PDF). National Register nomination for the building, which was listed in 1993. (Prepared by Susan M. Enzweiler; via National Archives) (Submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. U.S. Post Office Magnolia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
