Williams in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Old Post Office

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

1. Old Post Office Marker

Inscription. Beginning in 1926, this vintage 1907 building served as the U.S. Post Office for 36 years. This was one of the many structures built by Cormick E. Boyce, who arrived in 1881 as a freight hauler and became one of the area's leading merchants and ranchers. He was known as "The man who built Williams,"

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 1926.

Location. 35° 15.035′ N, 112° 11.282′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on Bill Williams Avenue / Route 66 west of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 West Route 66, Williams AZ 86046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black and White Cleaners (a few steps from this marker); Grand Canyon Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Adam's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Duffy Brothers Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Dime Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Lebsch Confectionery

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Crowe-McCoy Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williams.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

2. Old Post Office Marker

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

3. Old Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,003 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.