By John Estridge
The Liberty Post Office went into operation in 1824, three years after Union County became a county in 1821.
Thus, the Liberty Post Office employees are energetically taking part in the UC Bicentennial two-week extravaganza.
Post office personnel will man a booth at the Liberty Bicentennial celebration around the courthouse on Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4 as well as July 10. They will be placing the Bicentennial Postmark on stamped envelopes.
The booth will be equipped with envelopes, stamps and the postmark. People can bring their own envelopes and stamps.
According to Jacque Hahn-Weisz, Liberty Post Office Postmaster, there will be between 75 and 100 special envelopes with the American Flag and American Flag stamps at the booth. The special envelopes with the special stamps are on sale for $1 each.
“I had three custom-made stamps made for the Bicentennial,” Hahn-Weisz said. “It is something I did in appreciation for the customers.”
She said there are three special cancellations and the cancellation on the envelopes is free.
Post office employees will man the booth from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 3-4 and the exact times for Saturday, July 10, will be determined.