Former - Lehigh, OK 74556
Posted by: 
hamquilter
N 34° 28.271 W 096° 13.065
14S E 755543 N 3817915
This abandoned post office building served Lehigh for decades.
Waymark Code: WM145G9
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2021
Views: 1
The town of Lehigh is located about 5 miles south of the county seat of Coalgate. Lehigh was first settled in 1877 when coal mines were opened here. The first post office was established in 1882. When Oklahoma became a State in 1907, Lehigh's population was about 2200. The town declined rapidly when the mines closed in the 1920's and by 1960, there was no school or railroad service and the town is but a mere ghost town today, with about 285 residents.
This building is located on the west side of Highway 75 at 2nd Street. It was the post office for years. On a board hanging from the porch roof, the dated 1887 is marked. It is possible that is the date of this building. It is a one-story unpainted clapboard building with a gabled roof. Across the front is a porch with a wood roof. The upper wall has a raised facade with a board engraved with "LEHIGH, OKLAHOMA 74556". There are two single entry doors with screened doors, flanked by large display windows. The building is being used to store various items and is in very poor condition.
Type of structure:: Stand alone
re-enter Zip Code here:: 74556
Current Status:: Former Historic Location
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