Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office

Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office
Front of the post office
Location310 W. Washington St., Athens, Alabama
Coordinates34°48′9″N 86°58′22″W / 34.80250°N 86.97278°W / 34.80250; -86.97278
Arealess than one acre
Built1933
ArchitectBritt Alderman
Architectural styleClassical Revival
Part ofAthens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District (ID97001164)
NRHP reference No.82002047
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 18, 1982
Designated CPOctober 10, 1997

The Old Main Post Office in Athens, Alabama, also known as Washington Street Courthouse Annex, was built in 1933. Located one block from the Courthouse Square, the Neoclassical Revival building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.