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 - Ashaway, Rhode Island
John B. Kilton Cachet - Planty #777-61m

The Ashaway Post Office, (Hopkinton Township, Washington County) was established on April 26, 1852 under Postmaster Lyman Kenyon. The post office is currently in operation under Postmaster Jarrett G. Brogno appointed on June 11, 2005.

Ashaway is located within Hopkinton Township northeast of Westerly and adjacent to the Connecticut border.

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