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Childress Post Office Building

Childress, Childress County

Marker Text

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

Marker Details

Address 210 3rd St. NW
Location Description Childress County Heritage Museum, SE corner 3rd St. NW and Ave. C NW. Marker reported faded Oct. 2019.
Marker # 830
Dedicated 1991
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code post office; Spanish Colonial Revival (Architectural style)
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 34.424014, -100.208002

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