Tag: Post Offices
Post offices were the lifeblood of early American communities, often serving as the first and most tangible connection between new settlements and the nation. Guided by the Postal Act of 1792, which prioritized communication for all citizens, the U.S. postal system expanded rapidly, knitting together a growing country (Source: Richard R. John, Spreading the News). Nowhere […]
Post offices were vital to early American communities, often serving as one of the first government institutions in new settlements. They connected rural areas to national and international networks of news, commerce, and communication, helping to knit together the expanding United States during the 19th century (Source: USPS, History of the United States Postal Service). […]
