HOPEVILLE

POST OFFICE

 

• The first postmaster in Hopeville was D. Newton, established in 1852.

Source: Osceola Centennial Issue...1851 to 1951, Osceola Sentinel, August 2, 1951

 

• Samuel Lockwood was appointed postmaster February 1, 1887.

 

Thanks to Sherry Balow for sharing this information and picture.

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