About this property
The former McGehee Post Office building is a historic post office facility at 201 North Second Street in McGehee, Arkansas. The single story masonry building was designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect under Louis A. Simon, and built in 1937. A Colonial Revival building, it features a cupola with round-arch louvered vents, and a front entry that is flanked by Doric columns supporting a cornice with a golden eagle.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 09001245. It was listed on January 19, 2010.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was McGehee Post Office listed on the National Register?
McGehee Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 2010.
What type of historic resource is McGehee Post Office?
McGehee Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McGehee Post Office?
The period of significance for McGehee Post Office is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near McGehee Post Office?
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