United States Post Office and Customhouse (Galena, Illinois)
Galena Post Office and Customhouse | |
Pictured around 1912 | |
| Location | 10 Green Street, Galena, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 42°24′51″N 90°25′45″W / 42.4141°N 90.4293°W |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architectural style | Federal style |
The U.S. Post Office and Customhouse in Galena, Illinois, United States,[1] is located on Green Street.[2] Completed in 1858 in the Federal style,[3][4] it is believed to be the oldest continually operating post office in the United States.[5] It was the first post office to be designated by the Smithsonian Institution as a "Great American Post Office." It was originally the city's custom house.[3]
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References
- ^ Senate, United States Congress (1856). Miscellaneous Documents: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 48th Congress, 2d Session and Special Session. p. 46.
- ^ Unknown, U. S. Post Office and Custom House, Galena, Ill., retrieved May 27, 2025
- ^ a b "Old Customs House & Post Office, (PDF), Illinois Historic Sites Survey Inventory, 1971–75, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, accessed April 28, 2008.
- ^ Custom House & Post Office, Galena, Jo Daviess County, IL, retrieved May 26, 2025
- ^ Jong, Uwern (December 1, 2018). "Turning fortunes | Travel inspiration from Galena, Illinois, USA". OutThere magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2025.