Historical Marker

Childress Post Office Building

210 3rd St. NW · Childress · Childress

Texas marker

Inscription

The Childress Post Office was established in 1887, and in 1935 this post office building was constructed on the site formely occupied by the First Methodist Church. Reflecting the Spanish Colonial style of architecture, it features round-arched windows, a parapet above the main entrance, a 7-bay facade, round transom, and decorative brickwork.

In 1981, when the post office relocated, the building was purchased for use as a museum. Recorded Texas Historical Landmark-1991

Location

Address210 3rd St. NW
CityChildress
CountyChildress
StateTexas

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