Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Palestine Post Office and Federal Building
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
1. Palestine Post Office and Federal Building Marker
Located in Palestine's commercial district, the new post office building was an imposing addition to the downtown and prominently affirmed the presence of the federal government in Palestine. Other federal offices also were located in the building, including the Selective Service Office and the National Weather Bureau's Reading Station.
The Palestine Post Office vacated the building in 1962; thereafter, until 1987, it was used solely for the offices of various federal agencies. After the General Services Administration declared the building surplus to its needs, the County of Anderson, in search of additional space for county workers, stepped in to preserve the historic building. Property transfer to Anderson County took place in 1990.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, the Palestine Post Office and Federal Building remains a significant part of Palestine's architectural heritage.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12564.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 31° 45.765′ N, 95° 37.882′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Oak Street and North Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling west on East Oak Street. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Oak St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kolstad Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philips Episcopal Church of Palestine (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of McKnight Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church Palestine, Texas (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Don Hastings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palestine High School and Luckett Kolstad Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Town (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
2. Palestine Post Office and Federal Building Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
3. The Palestine Post Office and Federal Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
