Haymarket in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Haymarket Post Office
Circa - 1885
Photographed by Daniel Bradley, October 19, 2013
1. Haymarket Post Office Marker
What we now call The Haymarket Post Office has served this community in many ways. The land was purchased by George A. Hulfish in 1883 and the structure was erected in 1885 with a recorded tax assessment of $350.
It is believed that the building was used for both a business and residence until the early 1930's. Court records refer to the building as "the drug store property" in a 1932 deed. The drug store served as a social spot for all ages selling ice cream, sodas, milkshakes, sandwiches, and sundries. In 1945 the property was purchased and converted to the Post Office by Cary Smith. Mr. Smith served as the Town's Postmaster from 1933-1959. The building continued its use as the Haymarket Post Office until March 1980 when, after sale, it reverted to its historic business and residential uses.
In March 2000 the Town of Haymarket purchased the property from Alan C. Gossom. By 2005, much needed repairs forced the Town to close the doors on The Haymarket Post Office. In 2012, renovations began on the vacant building. The original foundation remains intact and has been secured and encased by an exterior wall. The metal roof was replaced, the front doors replicated, and, where possible, the clapboard siding was restored.
2013 begins a new era for this building. The doors have been reopened in hopes of
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Erected 2013.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 38° 48.755′ N, 77° 38.217′ W. Marker is in Haymarket, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street (Virginia Route 55) and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the north side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15000 Washington Street, Haymarket VA 20169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haymarket During the War (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Haymarket During the War (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Roads (within shouting distance of this marker); William Edward Ray, Sr. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of the Union Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's, Episcopal (approx. 0.2 miles away); In This Area Are Buried
Photographed by Samuel Paik, September 23, 2017
2. Haymarket Post Office Marker
Looking east on Washington Street. The building is now the offices of a realty company.
Photographed by Samuel Paik, September 23, 2017
3. Haymarket Post Office Marker
Now the offices of a realty company.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2013, by Daniel Bradley of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 23, 2013, by Daniel Bradley of Springfield, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
