Post Office (former) – Benton AR

City:
Benton, AR

Site Type:
Federal Facilities, Post Offices

New Deal Agencies:
Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department

Started:
1939

Quality of Information:
Very Good

Marked:
Yes

Site Survival:
Extant

Description

The historic former post office building in Benton, Arkansas was constructed with Treasury Department funds. The building presently houses the Salvation Army. An example of New Deal artwork created for the building has since been relocated.

Source notes

Cornerstone

Personal visit by David W. Gates Jr., Post Office Fans

Site originally submitted by David Gates on July 26, 2018.

Location Info


129 N Main St.
Benton, AR 72015

Coordinates: 34.56425, -92.58655

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