About this property
The United States Postal Service (USPS; also known as the Post Office, U.S. Mail, or simply the Postal Service) is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States, its insular areas and associated states. It is one of a few government agencies explicitly authorized by the Constitution of the United States. The USPS began operations in 1971, replacing the United States Post Office Department, a…
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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 83003024. It was listed on August 8, 1983.
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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 U.S. Post Office listed on the National Register?
U.S. Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1983.
What type of historic resource is U.S. Post Office?
U.S. Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for U.S. Post Office?
The period of significance for U.S. Post Office is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1971.
Can I research the history near U.S. Post Office?
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