Details for United States Post Office and Courthouse
Historical Marker —
Atlas Number 5037009512
Data
Marker Number
9512
Atlas Number
5037009512
Marker Title
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Index Entry
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Address
5th St. at State Line Ave.
City
Texarkana
County
Bowie
UTM Zone
15
UTM Easting
403026
UTM Northing
3698799
Subject Codes
post office; courthouses
Marker Year
1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion & Plate
Marker Text
Currently, only Federal office building to straddle state line. Present Texas-Arkansas state boundary (established in 1841 by United States and Republic of Texas) passes through center. Each state had separate post offices until 1892, when first joint office was built on this site. It was razed in 1930, and in 1933 the present structure was completed. The base is of Texas pink granite while walls are of limestone from Arkansas. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
