Rockaway, NJ — Postmaster Todd Piasecki and his employees recently posted a banner in their lobby to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Rockaway NJ Post Office in 1792.

“We’re all amazed by our rich history,” said Postmaster Todd Piasecki. “It’s a very proud moment for us.”

The Rockaway Post Office was one of more than two dozen Post Offices across the country marking their 225th anniversary during the week of June 12. The 26 offices are located in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

The 225-year-old offices, like Rockaway, were established following a 1792 law that led to the doubling of the number of Post Offices in the United States.

According to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, the Postal Act of February 20, 1792 defined the character of the new Post Office Department. Congress was given the responsibility of creating postal routes. Newspapers were allowed to be carried in the mails at low rates to enable the spread of information across the states. To ensure the sanctity and privacy of the mails, postal officials were forbidden to open any letters in their charge unless they were undeliverable.

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For Postmaster Piasecki, the 225-year milestone reflects the enduring need for U.S. Postal Service.

“This kind of event makes you more aware of what you belong to,” said the Rockaway Postmaster. “We feel honored to be part of it.”

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