Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Nacogdoches Federal Building / Post Office

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

1. Nacogdoches Federal Building / Post Office Marker

Inscription.

Designed by U.S. Treasury Department architect James A. Wetmore, this building was erected in 1917-1918 and housed the main city post office until 1964. Sold to the city in 1973, it was the public library until 1997, when it became a tourist information center. Its central location on a prominent site in the center of the town square is somewhat unusual for buildings of this type. A good example of a simplified Beaux Arts / Classical Revival post office, the structure features brick construction, a symmetrical facade with central entry bay, classical Pallidian-type windows, simplified cast stone base and entablature.

Erected 1999. (Marker Number 12101.)

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 1964.

Location. 31° 36.183′ N, 94° 39.301′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on Main Street near Pecan Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 E Main Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Nine Flags of Nacogdoches (here, next to

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this marker); Battle of Nacogdoches (a few steps from this marker); The Fredonia Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Gil Y’Barbo (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillar Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Weeks Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyatt's Office City (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

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Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

2. Nacogdoches Federal Building / Post Office

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

3. Nacogdoches Federal Building / Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.