History of Scranton Postoffice: Including the Early History of Lackawanna Valley Postoffices, a Complete List of Scranton, Providence and Hyde Park ... and Length of Service (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ezra H. Ripple

9780656154197: History of Scranton Postoffice: Including the Early History of Lackawanna Valley Postoffices, a Complete List of Scranton, Providence and Hyde Park ... and Length of Service (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656154195 ISBN 13: 9780656154197

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Unlock the full forgotten story of Scranton’s postal roots and the Lackawanna Valley’s early growth.

This nonfiction work digs into the birth and evolution of the region’s post offices, from Providence and Hyde Park to Scranton, revealing how mail routes helped shape a nearby valley into a bustling city. It combines local history with biographical sketches and official postmaster records, offering a clear view of how communication tied communities together.

This edition compiles early post office history, lists postmasters and appointment dates, and traces the development of key towns in the Lackawanna Valley. It also situates Scranton’s rise within the broader story of the region, including the names behind the mail and the places they served. The material is presented for researchers, local readers, and anyone curious about how mail and local leadership influenced a growing American city.

Complete lists of postmasters for Scranton, Providence, and Hyde Park, with appointment dates and service length
Narratives on the early post offices and the towns they served, including Unionville and Scrantonia
Biographical notes on notable local postmasters and the region’s postal history
Contextual history of the Lackawanna Valley’s development and post office evolution

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists, and anyone interested in Scranton’s origins and postal heritage.

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