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Podcast: Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past
Episode: A History of Postmasters & Postal Delivery in Calhoun County
Description: In this episide I explore a history of postmasters and postal delivery in Calhoun County from mostly the 1800's to early 1900's. Â I cover the original founding of the post offices in Albion, Marshall and Battle Creek, and their postmasters and early delivery systems. Â Did you know the first post office Marshall was a cigar box? Â The second one was even more interesting with it being a clock! Â I also talk about formation of the postal service on a national level, as well as the Marshall post office museum and the pony express.
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