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National Register of Historic Places

Vail Post Office, Old

Also known as Schley's Store; Vail Post Office & Store; Vail Mercantile & Post Office

On the National Register since 201115 years
AdobeListed 2011Vail

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Vail Post Office, Old

Vail Post Office, Old, at 13105 E Colossal Cave Rd, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 22, 2011. The Register lists it for its politics, commerce and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Adobe, as it does for 2 other Arizona listings.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 79 MB · National Archives↗
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13105 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Vail Post Office, Old

Is Vail Post Office, Old on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 22, 2011 (Register number 11000044).

Is Vail Post Office, Old a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Arizona has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is San Xavier del Bac, 17.7 miles away.

Can you visit Vail Post Office, Old?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Vail Post Office, Old?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 79 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75610534. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.