Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the First Post Office
First Post Office
of Reading, Berks Co., Penna.
1793 - 1823
John Walter - Postmaster
Property of
The Woman's Club
of Reading, PA.
January 2, 1919
Erected 1919 by The Woman's Club of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1919.
Location. 40° 20.284′ N, 75° 55.677′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on North 5th Street (Business U.S. 522) just south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 N 5th St, Reading PA 19601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adappt House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Spencer Fullerton Baird (about 400 feet away); Dr. Bodo Otto (about 500 feet away); Trinity Lutheran Church Original Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Trinity Lutheran Church (about 600 feet away); William Strong
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
2. The Woman's Club of Reading Center for the Arts
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