Price's Post Office, single-family detached home and post office in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Price's Post Office is a brick house built around 1800 in Spartanburg County, distinguished by its unusual gambrel roof. The building functioned as a residence, general store, and post office combined, serving as an administrative and supply center for the surrounding community.
Thomas Price arrived in the region around 1793 and operated the post office from approximately 1811 to 1820, supporting commerce and communication in the area. After his death, the house passed to subsequent owners including Captain George Bobo Dean, and was acquired in 1936 by the Spartanburg County Historical Association.
The name "Price's Post Office" reflects Thomas Price's role as a local merchant and postmaster who made this place a gathering point for the community. Visitors today can see how such establishments served as vital hubs where people conducted business, exchanged correspondence, and shared news.
The house is currently undergoing renovation and is not open for regular visits. Before planning a trip, check on the current status and any available viewing opportunities, as restoration work is ongoing.
The gambrel roof was unusual for the region when built around 1800 and reflected the owner's preference for a design more common in other parts of the United States. This architectural choice distinguished the house from other local buildings and made it a recognizable landmark in the area.
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