National Register of Historic Places

Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office

Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas
Listed
September 25, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79002928

About this property

The Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office, in Coryell County, Texas about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) southwest of Copperas Cove, Texas, was built in 1878. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It has also served as the Martin I. Walker Historical Museum. The listing includes one contributing building and one contributing structure. It was deemed notable as "a fine example of the vernacular stone structures that dotted the nineteenth century Texas landscape. It is the only structure remaining from the original town of Copperas Cove, then known as The Cove. Having served numerous functions strategic to the locale, beginning with its original as stage relay station and post office and including home and grocery, it continues to be a major landmark in its present condition as a museum." It is a Texas State Antiquities Landmark; known as Ogletree Stagestop and Post Office; built in 1878.

Location

Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas
31.10408, -97.92877

Categories

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Sources

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When was Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office listed on the National Register?

Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office?

Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office?

The period of significance for Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office is recorded as the industrial era.

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