Independence Postal Service
Until 1840, mail was carried by private conveyance--neighbors paying expenses of young man to travel by horse to Houston and bring mail for all; 1840 brought two stage routes giving weekly service. Postal service authorized in 1843; Moses Johnson appointed first Independence postmaster. During Civil War 10 (cent) stamps made by stamping with wood postmark; die carved by John McKnight. During 115 years of operation 21 postmasters served; Kathryn Schwarze being the last when service discontinued, Jan. 31, 1958. Now museum mailing station.
30.3199° N, 96.3448° W
Where to Find It
1 block E of the intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, on FM 390, Independence.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Site of Mustering of a Unit of Hood's Texas Brigade, C.S.A. Independence
- <0.1 mi NE Independence Independence
- <0.1 mi W Site of Independence School Independence
- <0.1 mi SW Margaret Lea Houston Home Independence
- 0.1 mi W Old Baptist Church Independence
- 0.1 mi W Margaret M. Lea Houston Independence