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London Post Office

London, Kimble County

Marker Text

In the early days of Kimble County, Len and Bettie Lewis established their ranch as a trade center. Bettie received most area mail at their home, the Lewis Hotel and Wagon Yard. In 1882 Bettie filed an application to formalize her postal station and was made the first post-master of the New "London" Post Office. Because of its central location and good roads, London became the direct route between Mason and Junction City. This site replaced an earlier post office near the town square. By 1997, 14 postmasters had served London in 115 years. (1997)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description U.S. Highway 377, London
Marker # 11999
Dedicated 1997
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cities and towns; post office
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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