MEMPHIS, TN – It was established in 1890 as the first African-American neighborhood in the United States where blacks could build and purchase homes. And now it’s celebrating another milestone – 125 years!

In the 2013 documentary A Community called Orange Mound, Beulah Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Anthony Henderson, said “Orange Mound was and is a place where people can feel connected and even loved. Growing up, we felt that love. We felt supported in that community.”

The love will continue during a special ceremony to mark the anniversary at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the historic Melrose High School, 2870 Deadrick Ave., where the Postal Service will unveil a special cancellation.

“The Postal Service is honored to have a role in the celebration of this neighborhood’s amazing history,” said Memphis Postmaster Jennifer Vo. “We thought a special postmark would be a great keepsake for Memphis residents.”

The special cancellation will be available at Lamar postal station, 1458 S. Trezevant St., from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Customers also can obtain the collectible postmark by sending their stamped cards or letters in a larger stamped envelope to: Orange Mound Station, Attn: Pam Kimble, 555 S. Third St., Memphis, TN 38101-9998. It will be available for 30 days beginning May 2.

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