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From the Farm: Monon train trail links memories of San Pierre, Greta Garbo and French Lick resort
In my journalism career traveling throughout Lake and Porter counties, I’ve always been fascinated by a nod to our farm ...
The best mail I ever received
In his July 11 column, “Neither snow nor pandemic stops the nation’s first miracle,” David Von Drehle wrote an ode to the U.S ...
Your Local Post Office Is a Love Letter to Your Town
As the USPS celebrates its 250th anniversary, AD examines the surprisingly fascinating history of the agency’s buildings ...
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From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation
When the U.S. Constitution was ratified, Congress was granted power to establish post offices and mail routes — many along ...
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For 250 years the USPS has put its stamp on the country’s built environment
The United States Postal Service (USPS) turns 250 on July 26, 2025, and since its founding, architecture, transportation, and ...
16 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Post Office
Reader’s Digest put together these 16 interesting facts about the history of USPS and earlier postal services. Keep reading to brush up on these facts about the beloved mail delivery system that ...