McNeil Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, when most postal workers were just arriving for their shift, an old mail truck pulled up to McNeil Post Office with its engine roaring like never before. A delivery driver jumped out, shaking his head and muttering something about ‘the weirdest thing’. As he opened the back doors, everyone saw it—an envelope addressed simply to 'The Mayor of McNeil'. Inside was a note: 'Dear Mayor, please deliver these letters personally.' The delivery driver looked around sheepishly. 'Guess I better get started,' he said with a smile, as he picked up the pile and headed off into town.

2. At lunchtime, when everyone else was grabbing sandwiches in the breakroom, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the counter. "Who left these here?" he asked aloud, pointing to a stack of letters addressed to no one in particular. A regular customer overheard and laughed: ‘Oh those,’ she said, winking knowingly. ‘They’re from McNeil’s niece—she always sends him love letters but never mails them.’ The driver shook his head with a smile, muttering under his breath that maybe next time she’d use the actual post office.

3. At closing time, when the last stamp had been sold and the door was locked, an elderly lady approached the counter with a strange request. ‘I’d like to send a letter,’ she said, ‘but it’s for someone who lives here.’ The postmaster raised an eyebrow. ‘You want us to deliver your letter within this very building?’ She nodded solemnly. With a smile, he replied, ‘Of course, ma’am. It’ll be delivered right after you leave.’

4. At closing time, when the last stamp had been sold and the door was locked tight, an elderly gentleman approached the counter with a mysterious package. With a twinkle in his eye, he asked for a special delivery slip. The clerk raised an eyebrow but complied. As she finished filling it out, she noticed that the address was simply ‘To Whom It May Concern’—and the signature on the envelope read only ‘Someone Who Needs It.’ Smiling, she shook her head and said, 'Welcome back, Mr. McNeil.'