Rhode Island Tercentenary FDC - Unofficial Town Cancel - Cowesett - Unknown Maker

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 - Cowesett, RI
Unknown Cachet Maker - Planty #777-66

The Cowesett Post Office (Warwick Township, Kent County) was established on June 7, 1880 under Postmaster Charles T. Greene. The Post Office was discontinued on November 30, 1938. Mail is handled through the Apponaug post office at present.

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