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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 - Homestead, RI
John B. Kilton Cachet - Planty #777-61k

The Post Office at Homestead, Rhode Island, (Portsmouth Township, Newport County) was established on March 3, 1913. The first Postmaster was Madison H. Cram. The Post office was disestablished on February 1, 1950 and the name changed to Prudence Island. The Postmaster at the time of this change was Mrs. Louise B. Chase. The Post Office is currently in operation.

Sources:
Check List of Rhode Island Post Offices 1790-1994 - Del Beaudreau
Rhode Island Postal History: The Post Offices - Merolla, Jackson & Crowther