Cherokee Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does everyone in Cherokee always wave and smile when I come here?’ The old postmaster smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Because they know you're bringing them their cherished letters from relatives far away.' The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, as he realized that sometimes life's simplest joys are just a matter of perspective.

2. At dawn one morning, a mail carrier noticed something peculiar outside the Cherokee Post Office: every time he arrived, an old cat would appear from nowhere and sit on the steps, staring intently at him with glowing eyes. Finally, the mail carrier decided to bring some milk for his furry friend. From that day on, whenever he came to work, the cat greeted him warmly, lapping up the milk before sauntering off into the mist. And so, the Cherokee Post Office gained another regular—one who never missed a delivery.

3. At midnight, a postal worker heard an eerie humming coming from inside the Cherokee Post Office. Curious, she switched on the lights—but found nothing out of place. Suddenly, she noticed a tiny envelope addressed to ‘The Night Watchman’ sitting on her desk. Smiling, she thought it was just a prank from one of the local kids. The next morning, everyone in town received exactly the same envelope—except for the return address, which read simply: Cherokee Post Office.’

4. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the Cherokee Post Office and found a mysterious package on the parking lot. Curious neighbors gathered around, but no return address or sender’s note could be found. Finally, someone recognized an old stamp on the package: it was from a local candy store down the street. Turns out, a regular had ordered too many chocolates for Valentine's Day and decided to send them anonymously to everyone in town. The Cherokee Post Office became famous that week for delivering sweet surprises.