LITTLE ROCK POST OFFICE RENAMED FOR SID McMATH

L to R: AR Governor Mike Beebe, US Rep. Tim Griffin, LR Mayor Mark Stodola, LR Postmaster John "Gregg" Tolliver

Officials gathered Friday, June 7th, to formally rename the Little Rock Main Post Office after Sidney "Sid" Sanders McMath, the 34th governor of Arkansas.

McMath was elected governor of Arkansas in 1948 and served from 1949 to 1953. He was a U.S. Marine who served in World War II. He is remembered as an advocate for civil rights and a strong supporter of improving the Arkansas' infrastructure.

Congressman Tim Griffin sponsored a bill in the US House of Representatives to rename the post office and it became law January 10, 2013.

Catholic High School for Boys "Sid's Kids"

US Rep. Tim Griffin and LR Postmaster Gregg Tolliver with new plaque

Master of Ceremonies, LR Postmaster Gregg Tolliver