City of Savannah Recognizes 250 Years of Postal Service with Mayoral Proclamation
Monday, July 6th, 2026
The City of Savannah issued a formal proclamation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and its enduring role in connecting American communities. Mayor Van Johnson II officially designated July 3 as a day to celebrate the Postal Service’s long-standing commitment to the community and to the nation, recognizing its 250 Anniversary and its enduring role in serving the American public.
The proclamation acknowledges the Postal Service's rich history, which predates the Declaration of Independence, and its continuous modernization and investment in its network, workforce, and infrastructure to better service the American public.
“For generations, our dedicated local postal employees have proudly served the residents and businesses of Savannah providing trusted and reliable service through times of celebration, challenge, and change,” said Robert Branson, Officer-In-Charge. “We are honored by this recognition from Mayor Johnson and the City of Savannah. As we celebrate this historic milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to serving this community for generations to come.”
The Postal Service was founded in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress with Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. The Postal Service has connected communities, supported commerce, and helped bind the nation together since before the founding of the United States itself.
250th anniversary
USPS is marking 250 years of connecting communities and supporting American commerce, a long tradition of service alongside continued innovation, including national alliances such as serving as the official shipping sponsor of the NHL.
