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June 17, 1943
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The first post office in the American Colonies was established in Boston in 1693 at Richard Fairbanks' house for overseas letters. In 1753, Benjamin Franklin became the first postmaster general.
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That the first postoffice in the American Colonies was established at Boston in 1693 at the house of Richard Fairbanks "for all letters which are brought from beyond the seas or are to be sent thither." In 1753 Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general.
McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Post Office
American Colonies
Boston
1693
Benjamin Franklin
Postmaster General
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Fairbanks
Benjamin Franklin
Where did it happen?
Boston
Filler Details
Topic
First Post Office In American Colonies
Location
Boston
Key Persons
Richard Fairbanks
Benjamin Franklin
Event Details
First post office established in Boston in 1693 at Richard Fairbanks' house for letters from or to beyond the seas. Benjamin Franklin appointed first postmaster general in 1753.