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U.S. Post Office
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National Register of Historic Places

U.S. Post Office

Leland’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 21, 1983; only 453 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older
L-ShapedListed 1983Leland
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About U.S. Post Office

U.S. Post Office, at 204 N. Broad St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 21, 1983: the first place in Leland to be listed. Only 453 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older. The Register lists it for its art and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as L-Shaped, as it does for 2 other Mississippi listings. It was listed as part of Mississippi Post Offices 1931-1941 TR.

What it isPost office in Leland, Mississippi, 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1938 to today

  1. 1938Built, designed by Louis A. Simon
  2. 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 43 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

204 N. Broad St., Leland · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1U.S. Post OfficeStart here
  2. 2Leland Historic DistrictArt Deco · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about U.S. Post Office

Is U.S. Post Office on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 21, 1983 (Register number 83000969).

Is U.S. Post Office a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit U.S. 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 U.S. Post Office?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 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 73890527 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.