Postmarks of

Port Henry, NY

created and maintained by Glenn Estus

originally called "East Moriah" (1826-1829)

established Sept. 28, 1829 - currently operating

Zip Code - 12974

postal markings from the same cover

Duplex handstamp

 

Crossborder cover used in 1852

Civil War Patriotic Cover (1860s)

information on dates of operation comes from New York Postal History: The Post Offixes and First Postmasters from 1775 to 1980 (John L. Kay and Chester M. Smith, Jr.) (1982)

information on cancels comes from American Stampless Cover Catalog Volume 1 (David G. Phillips, Editor in Chief) (1997)

comments, suggestions, etc. e-mail Glenn Estus

updated August 26, 2007