Rhode Island Tercentenary Issue First Day Cover
300th Anniversary of the Settlement of Rhode Island
Issued on May 4, 1936 in Providence, RI - Scott #777

Unofficial Town Cancel - Allenton, RI
Unknown Cachet Maker - Planty #777-23b

The Allenton Post Office, (North Kingston Township, Washington County) was first established on February 18, 1850 with William H. Allen as the Postmaster. The Post Office was consolidated with Wickford Post Office under the name of North Kingstown on November 15, 1957.

Source: Rhode Island Postal History: The Post Offices - Merolla, Jackson & Crowther


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