Arlington Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually warm autumn morning when the Arlington Post Office began receiving strange packages. A regular customer noticed that every package had identical handwriting on the label—neat script with no return address. Soon enough, everyone in town started getting similar packages addressed only as ‘To a Friend.’ Inside were small trinkets and notes saying, ‘Hope you smile today!’ It turned out that one of the neighbors, an elderly lady known for her kindness, had decided to anonymously spread cheer around Arlington. The postal workers grinned, knowing they’d never get bored delivering those mysterious little gifts again.

2. It was a quiet Wednesday afternoon when a delivery driver noticed something odd on the bulletin board inside the Arlington Post Office. The note read: ‘Today is the day when everyone becomes their own boss.’ Since then, employees and customers alike have been arriving exactly at noon, carrying only a laptop and a thermos. Word spread quickly, and soon the parking lot outside was packed with cars. A regular stopped by and asked what was going on. Someone explained, and within minutes he too had his laptop and thermos ready. By late afternoon, the postal workers were laughing as they watched the impromptu office overflowing with people working from home base—all thanks to that mysterious note.

3. It was a typical Monday morning when a postal worker opened the front door of the Arlington Post Office and was greeted by the sound of faint laughter coming from inside. Curious, he peered inside and saw an elderly gentleman wearing a fedora, standing in front of the counter with a big smile on his face. ‘Excuse me,’ said the worker, ‘did you forget something?’ The man replied, tipping his hat, 'No, young man, I just wanted to wish everyone here a happy Monday!' Turns out it was a regular customer who’d heard that employees always appreciate a good greeting.

4. It was a typical Tuesday morning when a delivery driver pulled up to the Arlington Post Office. As he unloaded packages from his truck, he noticed something unusual in one of the baskets—an old, dusty kite with a note attached reading ‘For the fastest mailman.’ The delivery driver picked it up curiously and read the note aloud: 'To the fastest mailman, here’s your lucky ticket!' Everyone around laughed, including the postal workers inside. It turned out to be just a prank by a local kid who loved practical jokes—and now everyone at the Arlington Post Office had a new story to tell.