Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Post Office (Essay 2)

When was the first post office built?
1775.
 (USPS)

Who came up with the concept for a post office?
Benjamin Franklin was appointed our first Postmaster General in 1775
 (USPS)

About how many post offices are there in the United States?
There are at least 187,000 post offices.
(Postal History)

What are different ways that mail can be delivered once it is sent to the post office?
By air, boat, train, mail truck, or even electronically.
 (USPS)

How much does it cost to send a package or a letter?
The Postal Service Website has a full chart of all the types of packages and shipping costs.

How much do U.S. Postal Service employees make on average?





















(PayScale)

Are there any post offices in Frederick?
Yes!

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