Learn about the United States Postal Service with these fun facts!
The postal service has a long history since it's inception in the American colonies. Along the way, there have been a few interesting occurrences. Check out these fun facts about the United States Postal Service (USPS).
On the Map
There are USPS offices located all around the United States in all 50 states. The highest post office in the country is located at 10,578 ft. above sea level in Alma, Colorado. The lowest post office is in Death Valley, California at 282 ft. below sea level.
Street Smarts
From your address to a method of transportation, streets are vital to the USPS. The most common street names in the country are Main, 2
nd, Maple, Oak, and Park. The longest main street in the U.S. spans 33 miles and is in Island Park, Idaho.
Usual Delivery Methods
There are quite a few unusual methods in which the USPS delivers mail throughout the US. In Arizona, a mule train carries mail, food, and supplies to the Havasupai Indians at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. In Alabama, a contract mail boat delivers mail to dock-side mailboxes.
What's in a Name?
The US post office has had many names over the years. In the late 18
th through the early 19
th century, the office was known was the General Post Office. It remained under that name until 1829 when the post office became part of the presidential cabinet. The name of the office then became the Post Office Department. In 1970 after the Postal Reorganization Act was passed, the mail delivery service of the United States had become the U.S. Postal Service.
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