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How can you NOT stop here if you're passing by? It is the cutest post office, considered the smallest in the United States. According to the near by historical marker, it used to be an irrigation pipe shed before it was used after a fire in 1953 burned the existing general store and post office. It's been in continuous use ever since. [Review 12365 overall, 2151 of 2019.]
If you are in a rush, drive through the alligator alley or I-75. If you want some entertainment, drive through US-41 from Collier County to Miami. One stop you can make is at Ochopee shortly after you pass US-29. Watch out for a sign 'Post Office.' It is the smallest post office building in US. It is measured roughly 8 x 8. It was a former piping shed for a tomato company. The general store and post office were burned down in 1953. This building was put in commission and still serve the residents of Ochopee! If you are in the area during their hours of operation, drop by to have your letters or mail post marked with 'Ochopee, FL 34141, smallest post office building in the U.S.A' or buy a postcard with the stamp on it.
You never know what you will find when you are out exploring the Everglades. It just might be the smallest post office in the United States! It's located in Ochopee which is an unincorporated community in Collier County. Ochopee is the Seminole word for farm. You can find the post office on the Tamiami Trail also known as U.S. 41, 65 miles west of Miami or 35 miles east of Naples. What is now the town of Ochopee started out as a one family tomato farm in the 1920's. A few buildings grew up around the farm and in 1953 a fire destroyed the town post office and general store. From that fateful event a 7 by 8 foot shed that used to store the irrigation pipes from the tomato farm next door was called into service and made into the tiny post office it is today. It is so small that there is only space for one postal clerk at a time. The post office services 300 patrons, mainly members of the local Miccosukee and Seminole Indian tribes. The population of Ochopee is said to be 129 people. The original tomato farm was taken over by the federal government as they set aside land for Everglades conservation. All that remains now are a few small businesses. Fun fact, the person who delivers the mail from this post office has to travel a route that stretches 170 miles through three counties. Should you happen to find yourself at the post office when they are open you can line up at the window for one of the postcards bearing the coveted Ochopee 34141 zip code. Unfortunately for me they were closed but I ran into a lot of other people who were stopping by during there visit to Big Cypress National Preserve. I even got to take a picture of a family from Switzerland in front of it. It turns out the United State's smallest post office is world famous.
A true testament that some things should never change. Peter M. tells it better than I could've. One person inside and it has all the basics except for a restroom. I hear that it closes on occasion when the attendant has to pee. Just about everyone stopping here takes a picture of it, wouldn't you?
I found this place while mapping out a trip across Route 41 so there was no doubt I wanted to stop for a few minutes knowing it would be closed for the the July 4th Holiday. Considered to be the smallest post office in the United States, it's a little surprising this building hasn't under-gone any government sponsored renovations to bring it up to code to meet all the regulations required like any other federal facility being it was formerly an irrigation pipe shed belonging to the J.T. Gaunt Company tomato farm. It was hurriedly pressed into service by postmaster Sidney Brown after a disastrous night fire in 1953 burned Ochopee's general store and post office. The present structure has been in continuous use ever since-as both a post office and ticket station for Trailways bus lines-and still services residents in a three-county area, including deliveries to Seminole and Miccosukee Indians living in the region. Daily business often includes requests from tourists and stamp collectors the world over for the famed Ochopee post mark. The property was acquired by the Wooten Family in 1992. It's one of those places that's cool to stop and take a few photos of then move on...
Whats not to love about the smallest post office in the USA? This is a very cool little post office that once housed an irrigation system for a tomato farm. This little Post Office is a great place to send Postcards from The Everglades National Park or Big Cypress National Preserve. Overall this is a unique stop along Route 41 in Southern Florida.
The Ochopee post office is considered to be the smallest post office in the United States. The building was formerly an irrigation pipe shed that belonged to the J.T. Guant Company tomato farm. However, in 1953 it was rather quickly turned into the Ochopee's general store and post office by postmaster Sidney Brown after the original Ochopee post office burned down in the middle of the night. The present building has been in use ever since as both a post office and ticket station for Trailways bus line. It still services the residents in it's surrounding three county area as well as making regular deliveries to the Seminole and Miccosukee Native Americans who reside in the area.
We stopped on a whim and were shocked to find the Post Office open. A very nice woman (postmistress) was in charge and we were able to send some postcards from The Smallest Post Office. And, we received them the next day in our mailbox at home. This is truly one of the gems to be found on Old 41. If you are traveling across the Everglades, Old 41 offers many uniquely Florida experiences. Alligator Alley is for quick trips; Old 41 is for entertainment and a taste of Old Florida. This
A must-see if you're headed on the Tamiami Trail (and especially if you are a tourist), as this is the smallest post office in the United States. The building is actually a tiny shed, which looks as if it has taken quite a few beatings. The shed had a prior life as a storage facility for irrigation pipes for a tomato farm, before it became the post office in 1953. The office is fully functional and famous for its post mark. They keep pre-stamped post cards on the counter for anyone who wants to have a little souvenir of his/her own and the person who delivers the mail from here has a daily route that stretches across three counties and is 132 miles long. Mail for over 900 residents is sorted here too. Check my picture of the post office's posted hours if you're planning to make a stop and want to see what the interior looks like, or if you want to get something postmarked!
World's Smallest Post Office 3-23-25 If your ever around Route 41at Ochopee you must stop at this small Post Office. This Post Office is only 61.3 square foot large with a Plaque, Flag and Mailbox. If you stop when they are open, there is a guy inside working. You can send letters or get stamps. It's just so cool you have your picture at this building. We stopped on a Sunday but will get back when they are open. Their address is 38000 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, Fl 34141 and Hours open are M-F 8-10am & 12-4pm, Sat 10-11am closed Sunday. I must give this place 5 out of 5 stars just for the coolness factor. Follow Me On FB For More Reviews Gulf Coast Terry read more
A fun unordinary site! An actual operating post office! Historic spot along the trail. Postmaster has the best job in the USPS... more of a tour guide! They actually sell postal needs as well as postmark your cards. Easy on and off the trail with some parking. read more
5 years ago
Being the smallest post office in the United States makes of this post office a fun landmark to visit. If you are in the area, stop by and see it for yourself. You are there to appreciate this famous post but that's about it. What you see is what you get. Tip: It's very close to Big Cypress Nal. Preserve where you can take a tour in a swamp buggy! read more
How can you NOT stop here if you're passing by? It is the cutest post office, considered the smallest in the United States. According to the near by historical marker, it used to be an irrigation pipe shed before it was used after a fire in 1953 burned the existing general store and post office. It's been in continuous use ever since. [Review 12365 overall, 2151 of 2019.] read more
If you are in a rush, drive through the alligator alley or I-75. If you want some entertainment, drive through US-41 from Collier County to Miami. One stop you can make is at Ochopee shortly after you pass US-29. Watch out for a sign 'Post Office.' It is the smallest post office building in US. It is measured roughly 8 x 8. It was a former piping shed for a tomato company. The general store and post office were burned down in 1953. This building was put in commission and still serve the residents of Ochopee! If you are in the area during their hours of operation, drop by to have your letters or mail post marked with 'Ochopee, FL 34141, smallest post office building in the U.S.A' or buy a postcard with the stamp on it. read more
You never know what you will find when you are out exploring the Everglades. It just might be the smallest post office in the United States! It's located in Ochopee which is an unincorporated community in Collier County. Ochopee is the Seminole word for farm. You can find the post office on the Tamiami Trail also known as U.S. 41, 65 miles west of Miami or 35 miles east of Naples. What is now the town of Ochopee started out as a one family tomato farm in the 1920's. A few buildings grew up around the farm and in 1953 a fire destroyed the town post office and general store. From that fateful event a 7 by 8 foot shed that used to store the irrigation pipes from the tomato farm next door was called into service and made into the tiny post office it is today. It is so small that there is only space for one postal clerk at a time. The post office services 300 patrons, mainly members of the local Miccosukee and Seminole Indian tribes. The population of Ochopee is said to be 129 people. The original tomato farm was taken over by the federal government as they set aside land for Everglades conservation. All that remains now are a few small businesses. Fun fact, the person who delivers the mail from this post office has to travel a route that stretches 170 miles through three counties. Should you happen to find yourself at the post office when they are open you can line up at the window for one of the postcards bearing the coveted Ochopee 34141 zip code. Unfortunately for me they were closed but I ran into a lot of other people who were stopping by during there visit to Big Cypress National Preserve. I even got to take a picture of a family from Switzerland in front of it. It turns out the United State's smallest post office is world famous. read more
A true testament that some things should never change. Peter M. tells it better than I could've. One person inside and it has all the basics except for a restroom. I hear that it closes on occasion when the attendant has to pee. Just about everyone stopping here takes a picture of it, wouldn't you? read more
I found this place while mapping out a trip across Route 41 so there was no doubt I wanted to stop for a few minutes knowing it would be closed for the the July 4th Holiday. Considered to be the smallest post office in the United States, it's a little surprising this building hasn't under-gone any government sponsored renovations to bring it up to code to meet all the regulations required like any other federal facility being it was formerly an irrigation pipe shed belonging to the J.T. Gaunt Company tomato farm. It was hurriedly pressed into service by postmaster Sidney Brown after a disastrous night fire in 1953 burned Ochopee's general store and post office. The present structure has been in continuous use ever since-as both a post office and ticket station for Trailways bus lines-and still services residents in a three-county area, including deliveries to Seminole and Miccosukee Indians living in the region. Daily business often includes requests from tourists and stamp collectors the world over for the famed Ochopee post mark. The property was acquired by the Wooten Family in 1992. It's one of those places that's cool to stop and take a few photos of then move on... read more
Whats not to love about the smallest post office in the USA? This is a very cool little post office that once housed an irrigation system for a tomato farm. This little Post Office is a great place to send Postcards from The Everglades National Park or Big Cypress National Preserve. Overall this is a unique stop along Route 41 in Southern Florida. read more
The Ochopee post office is considered to be the smallest post office in the United States. The building was formerly an irrigation pipe shed that belonged to the J.T. Guant Company tomato farm. However, in 1953 it was rather quickly turned into the Ochopee's general store and post office by postmaster Sidney Brown after the original Ochopee post office burned down in the middle of the night. The present building has been in use ever since as both a post office and ticket station for Trailways bus line. It still services the residents in it's surrounding three county area as well as making regular deliveries to the Seminole and Miccosukee Native Americans who reside in the area. read more
9 years ago
We stopped on a whim and were shocked to find the Post Office open. A very nice woman (postmistress) was in charge and we were able to send some postcards from The Smallest Post Office. And, we received them the next day in our mailbox at home. This is truly one of the gems to be found on Old 41. If you are traveling across the Everglades, Old 41 offers many uniquely Florida experiences. Alligator Alley is for quick trips; Old 41 is for entertainment and a taste of Old Florida. This read more
A must-see if you're headed on the Tamiami Trail (and especially if you are a tourist), as this is the smallest post office in the United States. The building is actually a tiny shed, which looks as if it has taken quite a few beatings. The shed had a prior life as a storage facility for irrigation pipes for a tomato farm, before it became the post office in 1953. The office is fully functional and famous for its post mark. They keep pre-stamped post cards on the counter for anyone who wants to have a little souvenir of his/her own and the person who delivers the mail from here has a daily route that stretches across three counties and is 132 miles long. Mail for over 900 residents is sorted here too. Check my picture of the post office's posted hours if you're planning to make a stop and want to see what the interior looks like, or if you want to get something postmarked! read more
11 years ago
Such a tiny lil' place but with a friendly face behind the sliding door. Mailed a nice Manatee post card to my best friend from here. read more
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