Early Post Office
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About Early Post Office
Early Post Office, at Bragdon's Crossing, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 27, 1979: the first place in Wells to be listed. Only 454 of Maine’s 1,565 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, architecture and agriculture, at the state level. It describes its style as 18th Century Cape, as it does for 18 other Maine listings. It was listed as part of Wells Township Cape Cod Houses TR.
What it isSingle-family detached home in Wells, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 3 MB · National Archives↗Finding Early Post Office
Bragdon's Crossing, Wells
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
18th Century Cape style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as 18th Century Cape.
Memories of Early Post Office
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Early Post Office
Is Early Post Office on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 27, 1979 (Register number 79000173).
Is Early Post Office a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is McIntire Garrison House, 11.9 miles away.
Can you visit Early Post Office?
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 Early Post Office?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 3 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 88685119 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.