ONLY - Working Historical Post Office in the Nation
Posted by: YoSam.
N 34° 14.821 W 088° 59.923
16S E 315945 N 3791352
"Established in 1998 on Main Street, this is the only working historical post office in the nation. Visitors can retrace the steps of the Chickasaws or learn of the hardships of the pioneers." ~ Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area
Waymark Code: WMQ1EZ
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2015
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County of museum: Pontotoc County
Location of museum: Main St & Washington St., across from Confederate Park and courthouse, Pontotoc
Establised as a museum: 1998
Building built: 1937 as Post Office
Mural painted: 1939
Mural artist: Joseph Pollet
"Take a walk down memory lane into Pontotoc's past when you step into the Town Square Post Office and Museum. Established in 1998 on Main Street, it is the only working historical post office in the nation. You can retrace the steps of the Chickasaws or learn of the hardships of the pioneers or remember the days of listening for the sound of a train whistle as the ribbons of steel brought distant travelers to this county.
"The museum has grown and flourished since it was established and is now run under the watchful eye of part-time curator Martha Jo Coleman. Inside is a fully working post office, gift shop and rooms galore at the back and in the basement to give a bird's-eye view of the life of yesteryear in Pontotoc County.
"The museum, located inside the post office, is open from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and by appointment during other hours. There is no admission charge." ~ Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce & Main Street Association