South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Post Office of South Bend
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 24, 2024
1. First Post Office of South Bend Marker
On this site in 1831 was Colonel Lathrop M. Taylor's Residence-Trading Post, wherein was located the first Post Office of South Bend. Colonel Taylor was appointed Postmaster of Southold in 1829. The name was changed to South Bend in 1830.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 41° 40.59′ N, 86° 15.032′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Michigan Street and West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the southeast cornerstone of the American Trust Company building, DBA Cafe Navarre as of 2024. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Michigan St, South Bend IN 46601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lincoln Highway (here, next to this marker); Lincoln & Dixie Highways (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 S. Michigan St. (within shouting distance of this marker); 112 S. Michigan St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Knute Rockne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Victor (about 300 feet away); 10 Inch Shell (about 500 feet away); We Shall Overcome (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Bend.
More about this marker. Marker is next to another marker for the founders of the Lincoln Highway and across Washington Street from an Indiana Historical Marker for the Lincoln & Dixie Highways intersection.
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 24, 2024
2. Marker on cornerstone of Cafe Navarre behind a planter
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
