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The worst mailboxes types in all 50 states

The worst mailboxes in all 50 states.

  1. Alabama
    • The “Roll Tide” Tide Detergent Box: It’s not just for laundry anymore.
  2. Alaska
    • The Igloo Box: Keeps your mail cold, even if it’s just a bill.
  3. Arizona
    • The Cactus Cooler: Prickly on the outside, but holds all your letters inside.
  4. Arkansas
    • The Diamond Mine Mailbox: You might find a gem or just junk mail.
  5. California
    • The Red Carpet Mail Slot: For when you’re expecting that Oscar invite.
  6. Colorado
    • The High Altitude Airbox: Your mail might be a bit light-headed.
  7. Connecticut
    • The Lobster Trap Mailbox: Sometimes you get mail, sometimes you get dinner.
  8. Delaware
    • The Corporate Box: For all your tax-free shopping catalogs.
  9. Florida
    • The Alligator Mouth Mailbox: It bites back against junk mail.
  10. Georgia
    • The Peach Pit Drop: Sweet and juicy news only.
  11. Hawaii
    • The Volcano Vent: Your mail might come with a bit of lava.
  12. Idaho
    • The Spud Box: Potatoes not included.
  13. Illinois
    • The Windy City Whirl-a-Letter: It might blow your bills away.
  14. Indiana
    • The Racecar Mailbox: For when you need your mail, fast.
  15. Iowa
    • The Corn Silo Slot: A-maize-ing storage capacity.
  16. Kansas
    • The Tornado Twister Box: Not recommended for fragile items.
  17. Kentucky
    • The Bourbon Barrel: Letters might come out a bit tipsy.
  18. Louisiana
    • The Bayou Boat Box: Just watch out for swamp critters.
  19. Maine
    • The Lighthouse Beacon Box: For mail that needs to be seen.
  20. Maryland
    • The Crab Claw Catcher: Snaps up your mail in a pinch.
  21. Massachusetts
    • The Tea Party Box: No taxation without letter representation.
  22. Michigan
    • The Motor Mailbox: Vroom vroom, here comes your post.
  23. Minnesota
    • The Frozen Lake Letterbox: Ice fishing for your mail.
  24. Mississippi
    • The Riverboat Mail Float: Steam-powered postal service.
  25. Missouri
    • The Archway Letter Loop: A gateway to communication.
  26. Montana
    • The Big Sky Balloon Box: Your mail might just float away.
  27. Nebraska
    • The Cornhusker Container: Shucks away junk mail.
  28. Nevada
    • The Slot Machine Mailbox: Jackpot! It’s just a postcard.
  29. New Hampshire
    • The Granite Box: Hard as a rock, but reliable.
  30. New Jersey
    • The Turnpike Tollbox: Pay a fee, get your mail.
  31. New Mexico
    • The Hot Air Balloon Basket: For high-flying letters.
  32. New York
    • The Big Apple Bite Box: Takes a chunk out of spam.
  33. North Carolina
    • The Tar Heel Sticky Slot: Your mail might get stuck.
  34. North Dakota
    • The Bison Box: Sturdy and strong, like its namesake.
  35. Ohio
    • The Buckeye Ball Box: Perfect for round letters.
  36. Oklahoma
    • The Sooner State Time Machine: Get yesterday’s mail today.
  37. Oregon
    • The Trail Wagon Box: Sometimes your mail gets dysentery.
  38. Pennsylvania
    • The Liberty Bell Box: Cracked but still rings true.
  39. Rhode Island
    • The Tiny Treasure Chest: Small but mighty.
  40. South Carolina
    • The Palmetto Palm Pouch: Tropical vibes for your letters.
  41. South Dakota
    • The Mount Rushmore Facebox: Four slots for four presidents.
  42. Tennessee
    • The Country Music Melody Mail: Comes with a tune.
  43. Texas
    • The Lone Star Letter Locker: Bigger and better.
  44. Utah
    • The Salt Flat Flat Mail: Perfectly level deliveries.
  45. Vermont
    • The Maple Syrup Satchel: Sticky but sweet.
  46. Virginia
    • The Colonial Quill Box: For old-fashioned correspondence.
  47. Washington
    • The Coffee Cup Mail Mug: Best served with a side of news.
  48. West Virginia
    • The Coal Miner’s Mail Pail: Dark but dependable.
  49. Wisconsin
    • The Cheese Wheel Whirlbox: Gouda for all your letters.
  50. Wyoming
    • The Cowboy Hat Holder: Yeehaw! Your mail’s here.

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