NAZARETH, MI — For more than 100 years, the Nazareth, MI Post Office continues a long tradition offering a Special Holiday Pictorial Postmark to customers from around the world.

In 1899, the Sisters of St. Joseph founded Nazareth, MI 49074. In its history, the Nazareth Post Office has had only six postmasters, four were nuns.

“We are proud of our long tradition in Nazareth,” said current Postmaster Terri Sootsman, appointed in May, 2019. “Cancellations have been requested from all around the United States and countries all over the world including France and Japan. We even notice repeat customers year after year. Last year we received more than 38,000 requests.”

“We’re ready to deliver another successful holiday season,” said Sootsman. “We’d love to see our local customers come into our retail lobby with their cards to get this unique pictorial cancellation.”  

For customers unable to visit the Nazareth Post Office, to receive this special cancellation (available through December 31, 2023), enclose your stamped, addressed cards in a larger envelope, and mail to:

Nazareth Pictorial Postmark
Postmaster Nazareth, MI
PO Box 9998
Nazareth, MI 49074-9998

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