Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

U. S. Post Office

Built 1935

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2010

1. U. S. Post Office Marker

Inscription. This building has been placed on
The National Register of
Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior.
U.S. Post Office
Built 1935 A monument to massive federal building programs during the 1930's, construction of the post office represents the first major Federal construction project in Kingman. Its completion was a major event in the town. The building is constructed of concrete and stucco with arched windows, a Period Revival style with Italianate influences.

Erected by Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), City of Kingman Historic Preservation Commission, Main Street Kingman & National Park Service (NPS).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 35° 11.425′ N, 114° 3.16′ W. Marker is in Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is on North 4th Street south of East Oak Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 North 4th Street, Kingman AZ 86401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Little Red Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Elks Lodge No. 468 (within shouting distance of this marker); Art Hub (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mohave Center Plaza of Valor (about 400 feet away); Central Commercial (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Bonelli House (about 500 feet away); Mohave County Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingman.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2010

2. U. S. Post Office Marker

U. S. Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2010

3. U. S. Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.