First RFD in Kentucky, Allensville, KY
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snfromky
N 36° 42.984 W 087° 04.004
16S E 494040 N 4063414
The first RFD route in Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM47NX
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2008
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First rural free delivery of mail in Kentucky was established at Allensville Post Office on Jan. 11, 1897. Three carriers, with horse and buggy, over dirt roads, traveled 15 miles per day; covered an area of 24 square miles with population of 220, at $300 annually. RFD enabled farmers to receive daily mail and avoid a drive to the post office.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/11/1897
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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