Jamestown in Stutsman County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Posthouse

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2024

1. Posthouse Marker

Inscription. Contributes to the
Jamestown Historic District
placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
1989

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 46° 54.397′ N, 98° 42.518′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, North Dakota, in Stutsman County. It is at the intersection of 1st Avenue South (U.S. 52) and 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 1st Avenue South. The marker is mounted directly on the subject building, on the left side of the east/front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 1st Avenue South, Jamestown ND 58401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Drift Prairie.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edna LaMoore Waldo (a few steps from this marker); Alfred Dickey (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Helena K. Wink (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth White (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hansen Arts Park (about 400 feet away); Seiler Building (about 700 feet away); Stutsman County World War Memorial (about 700 feet away); In Celebration of the Two Hundredth Year Birthday of the United States of America, 1976 (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Regarding Posthouse. Contributing property, Jamestown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places № 88000987.

From the National Register Nomination prepared by L. Martin Perry (3/15/1988) and revised by Lauren McCroskey (6/15/1989):
The historic district in Jamestown comprises an area of slightly more than 42 acres centered on the historic
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2024

2. Posthouse Marker
The marker is on the left side of the east/front entrance.
commercial area of the town. Architecturally, district properties constitute the greatest concentration of historic buildings with high style design in Jamestown. The district is a significant collection of properties that represent the patterns of activity which gave the town its prominence in southeast North Dakota. The town's focal role in the shipping of agricultural produce, in the distribution of consumer goods, and as the governmental center for the local area is represented by district properties.
The governmental properties in Jamestown exhibit a wide range of building styles. The latest governmental building contributing to the district is the Classical Revival United States Post Office completed in 1928. Designed under direction of the Supervising Architect of the Department of the Interior, this limestone faced steel frame structure served as a local center for communication and federal activities. The style is representative of the Federal mandate for Neoclassical post office design during these years. The pedimented main entry, dentilled cornice and Doric pilasters are hallmarks of this idiom. The structure has high integrity, having retained all original six over six and nine over nine double hung sash.

Also see . . .
1. Jamestown Historic District (Wikipedia).

Posthouse (<i>southeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2024

3. Posthouse (southeast elevation)

Excerpt: The Jamestown Historic District in Jamestown, North Dakota includes works designed by the Hancock Brothers and by Gilbert Horton. It includes Chicago style architecture, Italianate architecture, Early Commercial architecture, and other architecture.

(Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Posthouse Apartments.

Excerpt: Welcome to The Posthouse, where modern contemporary living meets historic charm! Originally built in 1926 as a Post Office, The Posthouse has been lovingly renovated to offer comfortable and stylish living spaces while retaining the integrity of its historic roots.

(Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2024

4. Posthouse Marker

A. W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
James A. Wetmore
Acting Supervising Architect
1927

Posthouse (<i>east/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2024

5. Posthouse (east/front elevation)

The exterior of the building has been restored and preserved. The interior has been commercially repurposed for residential housing.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.