Carson City Post Office
Also known as Government Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Carson City Post Office
Carson City Post Office, at 401 N. Carson St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 9, 1979. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. 14 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPost office in Nevada, United States of America. 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 · 18 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
401 N. Carson St., Carson City · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
23 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Carson City Post Office
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Carson City Post Office
Is Carson City Post Office on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 9, 1979 (Register number 79003440).
Is Carson City Post Office a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is McKeen Motor Car #70, 1.3 miles away.
Can you visit Carson City 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 Carson City Post Office?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 63816354 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.