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July 19, 2023

Little Rock, AR Chenal Post Office Celebrates Date Meets ZIP

Little Rock Chenal Post Office Date Meets ZIP postmark

What:

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the community of Chenal in Little Rock, AR, will experience an event that occurs only once a century.  It is called Date Meets ZIP when the date of 7-22-23 will match the community’s ZIP Code of 72223.  This rare occurrence will be recognized by a special postmark.

When:

A special stamp cancellation will be available for 30 days beginning Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Chenal Post Office
815 Technology Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223

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 Chenal Post Office and have them stamped with the commemorative postmark to remember this special once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

USPS can also provide this collectible postmark via U.S. mail. Customers simply need to send their stamped cards or envelopes in a larger stamped envelope to: Chenal Post Office, Manager, Customer Services, 815 Technology Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223-9998.

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