Details for The Old Greenville Post Office
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5231007799
Data
| Marker Number | 7799 |
| Atlas Number | 5231007799 |
| Marker Title | The Old Greenville Post Office |
| Index Entry | Greenville Post Office |
| Address | 2920 Lee St. |
| City | Greenville |
| County | Hunt |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 769523 |
| UTM Northing | 3670524 |
| Subject Codes | post office; federal programs; design and construction; military topics; World War II |
| Marker Year | 1975 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | NE corner Lee Street (Spur 302) and King Street |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Tradition says mail came from Jefferson in early days and was dropped at a saloon. Greenville Post Office was created in 1847, and occupied rented quarters until 1910, when this structure was built. Neo-classic in style, it became an important element in architectural development of the city. In 1930, it was enlarged. Audie Murphy joined the army in this building on June 20, 1942, his 18th birthday; later he became the most decorated soldier of World War II. The city of Greenville acquired the structure in 1973 for historic preservation. (1973) |