South Highland Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver grumbled under his breath as he sorted mail in front of South Highland Post Office. ‘Why does everything always happen here?’ All of a sudden, an envelope slipped from his hands and started sliding towards the street. The driver dived after it, but just as he reached out, an elderly lady walking her dog calmly picked up the errant letter. She smiled sweetly and said, 'Morning, dear. Been happening here again?' And they both shared a laugh, while the rest of the neighborhood waved and nodded in recognition.

2. One day, an elderly gentleman entered the South Highland Post Office and approached the counter with a serious expression. ‘I’d like to send this letter,’ he said, placing a small envelope on the counter. The clerk took it and looked perplexed. Written on the envelope were just two words: “To Whom It May Concern.” But inside was a single line: “Please hold my package until further notice.” The clerk scratched his head, puzzled. After a moment, another employee walked over and whispered something in his ear. They both burst out laughing. 'Sir,' the first clerk finally said, 'we’ll hold your package for as long as you like!' And so, every week, the old man would come back, drop off that same envelope, and everyone at the post office knew exactly what to do.

3. Late one night, a postal worker heard a strange humming coming from inside the South Highland Post Office. Curious, she switched on the lights—but found no one there except for a stack of letters that seemed to move ever so slightly. As she watched more intently, the letters began forming themselves into words—an apology note from a regular who’d accidentally mailed his Valentine’s card two days late. The postal worker smiled and helped him out, earning herself a warm cup of coffee as thanks.

4. One afternoon, a small dog bounded into the South Highland Post Office, its tail wagging furiously. The startled clerk looked down just in time to see the pup leap onto the counter, sending envelopes flying everywhere. Just then, an older gentleman—a regular customer—walked in and calmly picked up the little fellow. ‘Oh no,’ he said with a smile, ‘looks like someone forgot their puppy today.’ With that, he carried the dog outside and returned moments later with its owner, who was frantically searching nearby streets. The whole ordeal ended with everyone laughing, including the now-excited dog who wagged his way back home.