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Historic Post Office
Historic Post Office
Poplar Bluff's downtown post office, built in 1914, survived the 1927 tornado but was demolished in 1975.
The Story
The historic downtown post office was constructed in 1914 and became a testament to American infrastructure during the early 20th century. Unlike many buildings in downtown Poplar Bluff, it survived the devastating 1927 tornado that destroyed much of the city center. The building served the community for over 60 years before being demolished in 1975. Today, the Poplar Bluff History Museum features a recreated postal room from the 1900s, allowing visitors to experience what a working post office of that era was like.
Additional Source References
Mentions of this site found in historical sources. These excerpts are auto-extracted and unverified — presented for research purposes until an editor confirms them.
Original post office location established in a log cabin.
“A post office was secured and the first postmaster was Jesse A. Gilley who maintained the office in a log cabin on the east bank of Black river.”
The town post office which also sold stationery and periodicals, managed by J. L. Clevelen.
“A two-story frame building on Main street, opposite the Court House, is pointed out to the enquirer as the business house of " Uncle Sam."”
What's There Now
The site was redeveloped after the 1975 demolition.
1927 Tornado Impact
May 9, 1927
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Quick Facts
Era
1910s
Year Built
1914
Year Demolished
1975
Area
Downtown
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