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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Frist Customer at the New Rich Hill Post Office

This story comes from the history of the Rich Hill Post office booklet.
 The first customer in the new Post Office building on, Saturday October 1, 1960. This shows Frank E. Ralston who was waiting for the office to open, buying a sheet of Commemorative stamps. Frank was waiting for the office to open and brought along his own photographer. He has been a stamp collector for over 50 years
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