Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office

310 W. Washington St., Athens, Alabama. County/parish: Limestone.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places February 18, 1982. NRIS 82002047.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Washington Street Courthouse Annex

From Wikipedia:

Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office

The Old Main Post Office in Athens, Alabama, also known as Washington Street Courthouse Annex, was built in 1933. Located one block from the Courthouse Square, the Neoclassical building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. The front is divided by 8 Doric columns. Granite stairs flanked by original cast iron lamps lead to 3 sets of doors in the center bays. The lobby features marble floors, wainscoting, pilasters, and door trim.

The post office was converted to a courthouse annex in 1979. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/77836668

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