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   5 days ago · The first postal route to include Easton dates even earlier, however, back to August 1775. The first Easton Post Office was established on March 20, 1793. The location was moved by almost every postmaster until the construction of the present building, located on the corner of South Second and Ferry Streets, in 1910.

2. www.britannica.com › topic › United-States-PostalUnited States Postal Service | History, Evolution, & Tracking

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   1 day ago · Free home delivery began in 1863 in 49 cities, with 440 carriers employed the first year. Prior to that year patrons paid a small fee for delivery of mail to the home. By 1900 the service was provided in 796 cities by 15,322 carriers. The number of post offices would eventually peak at 76,945 in 1901.

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   5 days ago · The closure was announced earlier this week in a Facebook posting by owners Keith Blalock and Chad Riedley. “It is with a heavy heart yet profound gratitude that we announce the closure of PA ...

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6. tnahgp.genealogyvillage.com › montgomery › pioneersPioneers of Montgomery County - Genealogy Village

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   5 days ago · John H. Poston was sent to Clarksville from Abingdon, Virginia, to engage in the mercantile business, by Mr. King. James Elder, the first postmaster at Clarksville, who received for his compensation from October 1 to December 31, 1800, the sum of $2.09, was a Pennsylvanian.

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   1 day ago · U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Victor Uzor, 36, a Nigerian national, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge to 48 months’ imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and more than $1 million in ...

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