Downtown in Holland in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Holland Post Office

Photographed by Darrell Harden

1. Holland Post Office Marker

Inscription. In 1848, in response to pressure from the settlers of Holland, the U.S. Congress created the community's first post office, with Henry D. Post as postmaster. Originally named Black River, the Holland post office relocated to rented quarters several times before this building was constructed. The Neoclassical, Indiana limestone building, completed in 1915, was notable for its oak paneling, marble trim, fashionable windows and electric lighting. After postal operations relocated in 1986, the city of Holland acquired the building. The Netherlands Museum collections, begun by founder Willard Wichers in 1937, opened on this site in 1992 as The Holland Museum.

Erected 1997 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 2027.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 42° 47.315′ N, 86° 6.505′ W. Marker is in Holland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of West Tenth Street and South River Avenue (U.S. 31), on the right when traveling west on West Tenth Street

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. The marker is located in a semicircular driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 West 10th Street, Holland MI 49423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dutch in Michigan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kraker (about 400 feet away); Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Fris’ (about 600 feet away); 8th Street Grille (about 600 feet away); Pathfinders Travel (about 600 feet away); Tower Clock (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holland.

Also see . . . Holland Museum. (Submitted on May 1, 2013.)

Holland Post Office and Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Garman, June 6, 2021

2. Holland Post Office and Historical Marker

Holland Post Office/Holland Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., August 9, 2013

3. Holland Post Office/Holland Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2013, by Darrell Harden of Marshall, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 173 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 30, 2013, by Darrell Harden of Marshall, Michigan. 2. submitted on September 20, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. 3. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.