Local Landmark

The building at 906 Main Street served as Bastrop's post office for more than 50 years. Built in 1897, the building was originally a meat market, and in 1906 it became a post office under the direction of postmistress Mrs. Sally Brooks. In the 1940s, the interior wall was opened up to make one large post office to better serve the needs of the growing community and the soldiers of Camp Swift. Throughout the 1960s, the combined buildings served as the city library. Today, the two buildings have different owners and the interior wall between them is once again closed.