US Post Office-Monroe
Also known as Monroe N.C. Post Office
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About US Post Office-Monroe
US Post Office-Monroe, at 407 N. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 6, 1985. It was among the first 3 of Monroe’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Monroe, North Carolina, USA. 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 · 38 MB · National Archives↗1913 to today
- 1913Built, designed by Oscar Wenderoth
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 41 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
407 N. Main St., Monroe · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of US Post Office-Monroe
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about US Post Office-Monroe
Is US Post Office-Monroe on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 6, 1985 (Register number 85000482).
Is US Post Office-Monroe a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Reed Gold Mine, 21.2 miles away.
Can you visit US Post Office-Monroe?
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 US Post Office-Monroe?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 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 47722373 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.