Broome County, New York Postal History

Harpersville: July 24, 1821 - July 28, 1886

The Harpersville Post Office was established in 1821.  The first postmaster of Harpersville was Jeremiah
Rogers.  On July 28, 1886, the spelling was changed to Harpursville.

Harpersville - 1826

Harpersville/Jany 21 Black manuscript; manuscript 12 1/2;
                     Rate for 80 - 150 miles, per Act of April 9, 1816.

Harpersville - 1839

Harpersville N.Y./Dec 26 Black manuscript; Manuscript 10.
                         Rate for 30 to 80 miles, per Act of March 3, 1825.

Harpersville -1842

Harpersville NY/Augt 30 42 Manuscript; Manuscript "free N.A. Olindorf / PM".
                           Free frank of Postmaster.

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