Register
On this date in 1639, the first American colonies post office was established
63.7k views
3 votes
On this date in 1639, the first American colonies post office was established

User Nayakasu
by
8.3k points

1 Answer

2 votes
Because colonists needed to send mail back to England, the first official postal service was established in 1639 when the General Court of Massachusetts designated Richard Fairbanks' tavern in Boston as the official mail drop for overseas parcels.
User Peter Marks
by
8.0k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

What goal of the constitution was also a goal of the Magna Carta?
is it true or false that after the american revolution conflicts in the northwest territory erupted between remaining british soldiers and native americans
How did world war 1 affect the racial and ethnic makeup of american cities
What was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?
What were the positive and negative effects of Egypt being imperialized by Britain.
Link Copied!