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USPS Lighthouse Stamps
- New Lighthouse Postage Stamps - June 21, 2007
The United States Postal Service issued five new lighthouse postage
stamps on June 21, 2007. The five “Lighthouses of the Pacific,”postage
stamps feature Diamond Head Lighthouse in Hawaii, Five Finger Lighthouse
in Alaska, Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse in Washington, Umpqua
River Lighthouse in Oregon and St. George Reef Lighthouse in California.
You can show the government your support of lighthouses by purchasing
these postage stamps. It may convince them to eventually issue
a postage stamp honoring the U. S. Lighthouse Service as well as
a series of postage stamps of some of the lighthouse keepers and
other lighthouse individuals who have served over time. Personally
I’d like to see a postage stamp honoring Kenneth Black, “Mr.
Lighthouse”.
One of the groups selling FIRST DAY OF ISSUE envelopes is the Juneau
Lighthouse Association. Individual stamped envelopes are $5.00
each or a set of all five for $20.00 plus postage. They can be
ordered by sending your check to Juneau Lighthouse Association,
P.O. Box 22163, Juneau, Alaska 99802.
Also selling a set of the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE lighthouse stamped
envelopes for $20.00 plus $2.50 postage are: Bob & Sandra Shanklin,
The Lighthouse People, 517 Thornhill Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL
32547.
- Hillsboro Lighthouse Stamp Dedication - June 16, 2003

JoAnn Feindt, County Vice Mayor - Ilene Lieberman, Rear Admiral
- Johnson, Hib Casselberry, Christopher Ryan - Chair of the Broward
County Historical Commission
The new Commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District (Miami),
Rear Admiral Harvey E. Johnson Jr., was the main speaker at the
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse’s special event for the dedication
of the new U.S. Postal Service Southeastern Lighthouse Stamps.
The elevated open stage with a backdrop of 3 Coast Guard boats
in the inlet and the lighthouse behind them was an ideal setting
for the ceremony.
“This lighthouse was chosen because it is a true example of beauty and
colorful example of America ’s lighthouses,”Jo Ann Feindt, district
manager of the U.S. Postal Service, told the crowd of over 300. Broward County
Vice Mayor Lieberman called the lighthouse “a jewel in Broward County.
It is a tangible reminder of our present and our future,”and noted that
this landmark is the first in the county to appear on a postage stamp.
Carmen McGarry, official historian for the Town of Hillsboro Beach,
reviewed the local maritime history. In the last half of the 1800's,
Congress was petitioned 17 times to build a lighthouse half way
between the Jupiter Inlet and Cape Florida lighthouses. There were
no roads so everything had to come by sea. From 1885 to 1892 the
mail between Palm Beach and the settlement at the Miami River had
to be carried by the Star Route, better known as the “Barefoot
Mailman”route traveling along the shoreline until a rock
road connecting the two towns was built inland. In 1903 a 3-acre
parcel was sold to the Federal Government for $150 for the lighthouse
site. McGarry called on postal representatives at the ceremony
to issue a Barefoot Mailman stamp as well. Prior to the formal
program, HLPS had a number of story tellers entertain the audience.
The well known locals -- Stuart McIver, Dr. Raymond McAllister,
Arthur Makenian, and Sheldon Voss spoke about events surrounding
the light station and inlet.
Joyce Hager set up HLPS’s Gift Shop under a tent and sold “Special
Dedication Ceremony”commemorative stamped envelopes emblazoned
with an additional rendition of the lighthouse by retired local
architect and HLPS board member, Paul Bradley. Golf & T- shirts
with a large image of the postage stamp on the back were also sold.
Both are still available in the Gift Shop.
Admiral Johnson and staff, plus the postal and government dignitaries
traveled over to the Lighthouse Station. The VIPs took turns “Breaking
Ground” for the foundation of the Barefoot Mailman.
After a number of picture taking opportunities in front of about
60 people, the group went into the Hillsboro Club. Refreshments
were served and plaques of appreciations were given out.
37¢ Stamps
Pictured:
- Old Cape Henry, VA
- Cape Lookout, NC
- Morris Island, SC
- Tybee Island, GA
- Hillsboro Inlet, FL
In June 2003, five Southeastern lighthouses represent the third installment
in a series of stamps depicting the silent sentries of the U.S. shoreline
and the Great Lakes. This set of five stamp designs continues a popular
informal series of lighthouse stamps by artist Howard Koslow. Spanning
the coast of the United States from Virginia to Southern Florida, these
five structures - Old Cape Henry, Cape Lookout, Morris Island, Tybee
Island and Hillsboro Inlet - typify the beauty and colorful history
of the nation's lighthouses. A book with detailed histories and lots
of photographs will accompany the release.
The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society has several stamp items
for sale in its Gift Shop. Items include stamp
t-shirts, stationery, and envelopes.
Here are the first 2 lighthouse stamp series releases:

25¢ USPS stamps

32¢ USPS stamps
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