Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Taylor Post Office
Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. Taylor Post Office Marker
The first post office established in this community opened in 1876 under the name Taylorville. In 1882, when the city was incorporated, it was renamed Taylor. The post office was housed in a number of locations until this structure was built in 1929-30. A finely crafted example of the Classical Revival style that characterized federal projects of the 1920s, the building features six round-arched windows on the ground floor; a balustrade and parapet with garland panel on the second floor; an elaborate entry portico; stone columns; and a classical entablature.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9359.)
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 1876.
Location. 30° 34.231′ N, 97° 24.659′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on West 4th Street near Talbot Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 W 4th St, Taylor TX 76574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American 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 Republic of Texas, 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: Preslar-Hewitt Building (about 400 feet away, measured
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Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
2. Taylor Post Office
A portion of the marker is visible just to the right of the building.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 17, 2025
3. Taylor Post Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,648 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
