July 17, 2023

Cabot Post Office celebrates Date Meets ZIP

Cabot Post Office Date Meets ZIP

What:

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, the city of Cabot, AR, will experience an event that occurs only once a century.  It is called Date Meets ZIP. The date of 7-20-23 will match the city’s ZIP Code of 72023.  This rare occurrence will be recognized by a special postmark.

When:

Special stamp cancellation will be available for 30 days beginning Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Cabot Post Office
200 E. Main St
Cabot, AR 72023

Background:

The possibility of having a Date Meets ZIP is quite rare.  It only comes around once every 100 years and for most post offices, this never occurs at all.

Residents and businesses are welcome to bring their own postcards or envelopes or purchase items from the Cabot Post Office and have them stamped with the commemorative postmark to remember this special once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

If customers would prefer, USPS can also provide this collectible postmark via mail. Send your stamped cards or letters in a larger stamped envelope to: Cabot Postmaster, 200 E. Main St., Cabot, AR 72023-9998.

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