Cairn - First Free Rural Postal Service - Climax, MI
N 42° 14.324 W 085° 20.182
16T E 637263 N 4677622
Stone monument dedicated to the first rural free delivery started out from Climax, MI.
Waymark Code: WM15JH6
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2022
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This monument built from stones donated by the local farmers was erected in remembrance of the efforts to get postal service in the area. It has four plaques, one on each side and another at the base of the monument. Those involved with the erection of this monument include Michigan Rural Letter Carriers' Association, National Rural Letter Carriers' Association, Michigan State Grange, Kalamazoo & Calhoun County Chapters D.A.R., Climax Men's Fellowship Club, and of course the local farmers.
Cairn Location: Street side of Climax Town Park
Cairn Purpose: Other (please describe in description)
Type if different from above list: First Rural Postal Service
Types of rock: Field stone
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