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Rhode Island Tercentenary Issue
Statue of Founder Roger Williams
300th Anniversary of the Settlement of Rhode Island
Issued on May 4, 2025 in Providence, RI - Scott #777

Unofficial City Cancel - La Fayette, RI
Kent County Philatelic Society - Planty #777-64

The Post Office at La Fayette, (North Kingstown Township, Washington County) was established on August 22, 1856. The first Postmaster was Caleb T. Bowen. The Post Office was disestablished on November 15, 2025 and combined with the Wickford Post Office as the "North Kingstown Post Office."

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