Broome County, New York Postal History

Chenango Forks: September 1, 1825 - May 27, 1856

The Chenango Forks Post Office was established in Broome County in 1825.  The first postmaster of
Chenango Forks was John B. Rogers.  On May 27, 1856 the Post Office was moved to Chenango County.  

Chenango Forks - 1840's

CHENANGO/FORKS, NY. Red, straight line in Box; manuscript "Feb 9"; Red "5".
                    Rate for under 300 miles, per Act of March 3, 1845.

Chenango Forks - 1849

Chenango Forks/Sept 7 Manuscript; manuscript 5.
                      Rate for under 300 miles, per Act of March 3, 1845. 
               

Chenango Forks - 1852

Chenango Forks/NY 28 Manuscript town and day, manuscript "pd 3".  Letter dated May 27, 1852.
                     Rate for 1/2 oz up to 3000 miles pre-paid, per Act of March 3, 1851.                      

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