Hikes Point Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when most townspeople were already home for the night, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Hikes Point Post Office. The streetlights flickered on and off in an eerie rhythm, as if someone was playing with their switches from inside. Curious, the driver peered through the window and saw only empty shelves and mailboxes. Suddenly, a small envelope dropped onto the counter, addressed to ‘the next person who dares to stay.’ Undeterred, the driver stayed until dawn, but found nothing more than a note scribbled in pencil: “Next time bring cookies.”

2. At closing time, when the last stamp had been sold and the last letter mailed, an old cat would appear on the steps of Hikes Point Post Office. It always sat there, watching as if waiting for something, but never entered. One day, a delivery driver arrived late afternoon, just as the cat appeared. He waved cheerfully, thinking it was waving back—until he noticed the cat’s tail was stuck between two mail slots. With a smile, he gently freed the furball, who promptly jumped off the steps and ran into the sunset, leaving behind a pile of stamps that mysteriously vanished before anyone could count them.

3. One morning, while sorting mail in Hikes Point Post Office, an elderly lady asked the clerk: ‘Why does every Tuesday, exactly at noon, the mailbox outside seems to open on its own?’ The clerk shrugged and replied, 'I’ve no idea ma’am, but I’ll keep a close eye on it.' The next Tuesday at precisely noon, everyone gathered around as the old metal box slowly swung open—revealing not a single letter or package, just a tiny note stuck inside: "Tuesday Mailbox Opener Society Meeting Today." Everyone laughed, and from then on, they met there every week for tea and gossip.

4. At lunchtime, when the postal workers usually grab their sandwiches and head outside, someone noticed a strange package arriving early. 'Who sends packages to Hikes Point?' wondered one of them aloud. Soon enough, an old delivery driver pulled up with a large box labeled ‘Hikes Point Post Office – Attention: All Employees.’ Curious glances turned into laughter as they opened it—inside were dozens of freshly baked cookies from a local bakery down the road. A note read: ‘Since you guys never stop working, here’s something sweet!’ The legend of Hikes Point Post Office became known for its unexpected kindness ever since.