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AL SJR92

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Mooresville Post Office in Mooresville, Alabama as the oldest operational post office in the state, continuously serving the town from the same building since 1840.

  • Designates the Mooresville Post Office as a living history museum in the history of Alabama, the United States, and the U.S. Postal Service.

  • Notes the post office was constructed of sawmill lumber in 1840 using mailboxes and furnishings from the original 1820 post office located in the Stagecoach Inn and Tavern, established by Act of Congress in 1818 to provide mail service between Huntsville and Mooresville.

  • Identifies the post office as listed on the National Register of Historic Places and confirms that mailboxes numbered 1 to 48 continue in active use for mail delivery since 1820.

  • Directs preparation of a copy of the resolution for appropriate presentation and display, including a copy for display at the Mooresville Post Office.

Legislative Description

Mooresville Post Office, a living history museum, historical significance recognized

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 10:20 a.m. on March 11, 2010

3/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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