Cherryfield Postal History
Washington County, Maine
last update for this page: 26 July 2021
Maine Postal History
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During the history of the town of Cherryfield, there has been only one post office.
Briefly, the history of these one is as follows:
1. The former Narraguagus (Milbridge) post office was renamed as Cherryfield post office, which is still operating.
In 1914, there was only one post office in Cherryfield: Cherryfield. (source: Post Route Map of the State of Maine 1914)
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Postmarks from the town of Cherryfield include:
Cherryfield
1870 December 8:
The former Narraguagus post office (in Milbridge) became renamed as Cherryfield post office. (source: Maine Philatelic Society. 1995. The Post Offices of Maine: A Rarity Guide.)
1898 March 7:
The circular postmark is 27–28 mm in diameter.
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1900 May 14:
The circular postmark is 28–29 mm in diameter.
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date?:
Cherryfied post office.
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1939 December 11:
The outer circle of the postmark is 27–29 mm in diameter; the inner, 18–19 mm.
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1946 December 18 through 1950 June 28:
The circular postmark is 23–24 mm in diameter.
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2020:
Cherryfield post office. 14 Municipal Way; Cherryfield, Maine . Lat./Long.: N 44°35′52″ x W 67°55′07″
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today:
Cherryfield post office is still in operation.