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July 22, 2025

Dumfries to Offer “250 Years of Delivering” Pictorial Postmark

250 years of delivering

DUMFRIES, VA — The Dumfries Post Office, 17949 Main Street, is offering a special pictorial postmark to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service.

The postmark features a graphic with text “250 years of delivering” and is available beginning July 23.

Customers can receive the postmark in person on July 23 only. From July 24 until Nov. 23, 2025, customers can obtain the postmark by mail order. Pictorial postmarks are available only for the dates indicated.

Customers who want a postmark by mail must affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Address your request to:

250th Station, Postmaster, 17949 Main St., Dumfries, VA 22026

Founded on July 26, USPS is holding events to honor its past while focusing on delivering now and into the future. News and updates of the U.S. Postal Service’s 250th anniversary activities can be found at usps.com at USPS.com/250.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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