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McMillin, Colo. Bent Co
Bent County - July 4, 1887

| Established: May 1, 1886 |
Discontinued:
April 16, 1887 |
| McMillin, a
railroad post office, was a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad between
Lamar and Granada. The post office takes its name from John W. McMillin,
a local homesteader and postmaster. The post office name was changed
to Toledo and remained in operation until September 16, 1889.
...Significance:
This cover was postmarked with the McMillin device after
the name change to Toledo and is the only
recorded example of a McMillin postal marking. |
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