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Mail Delivery in Cedar, circa 1890; Mahaska County, Iowa

Mail Delivery in Cedar, circa 1890; Mahaska County, Iowa

Title

Mail Delivery in Cedar, circa 1890; Mahaska County, Iowa

Description

It is mail time in Cedar, Iowa, circa 1890. Mail might have been slower than it is today, but it was still just as consistent as the mail is today. Mail carriers like the one pictured here, walked or rode many miles to cover his respected route. Mail carriers were dedicated individuals that helped make small towns like Cedar function better as a community.

Creator

Mahaska County Historical Society

Source

Historical Archives

Publisher

Mahaska County Historical Society

Date

1890?
2008-08-08

Rights

www.nelsonpioneer.org

Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,140