Post House
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About Post House
Post House, at 1516 State St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1980. It was among the first 6 of Alton’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 115 other Illinois listings.
What it isHistoric house in Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗Finding Post House
1516 State St., Alton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Post House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Post House
Is Post House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 28, 1980 (Register number 80001390).
Is Post House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lyman Trumbull House, 1.2 miles away.
Can you visit Post House?
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 Post House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 28893552 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.