Print View: 500 N State Line Ave - US Post Office and Courthouse

500 N State Line Ave Texarkana, TX/AR 75504

Historic Name: Federal Courthouse

About This Property

Currently, this is the only federal office building to straddle a state line. The 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

Year Built: 1933

Get in Touch	Main Street Texarkana 903-278-6441 director@mainstreettexarkana.org
Building Size	(sq ft)
Zoning	CBD - Central Business District
Historic Designations	• Individually Listed on the National Register • Not located in a National Register District • Not located in a Local District • Not a Local Landmark • Recorded Texas Historic Landmark • Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Address	500 N State Line Ave Texarkana, TX/AR 75504
Zoning Uses Allowed	CBD - Allows a mix of uses including residential, office, and commercial
Year Built	1933
Parcel Number	3840032100
Located Within	Main Street District DTTX Search Area

Survey Recommendations
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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