National Register Listing

Post Office Building

Lee at King St., Greenville, TX

The structure originally built for the Greenville Post Office is typical of the federal buildings of the period, reflecting the strong influence of the Neo-Classical Revival style. When it was built in 1910 it was the only monumental building in the city and as such added greatly to the architectural character of the downtown area. Following its construction other buildings of a monumental nature were built but even today the structure remains the prime example of the Neo-Classical Revival style and serves as an important element in the architectural development of the city.
Mention should be made that it was at the U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas that Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II enlisted on June 20, 1942. Murphy received 24 citations for bravery during his military service.

The building was vacated as a post office in 1970 and disposal of the building was approved in January 1972. The City of Greenville plans to acquire the building for municipal use.

Bibliography
Inventory of Historic Places, General Services Administration Office, Fort Worth, Texas

Marker Files, Texas State Historical Survey Committee, Austin, Texas
Local significance of the building:
Military; Architecture

Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

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