"Mailing May" – A Historical Story of Idahoan Resourcefulness and Preservation

May 22

Written By Nathen Fox

In 1914, five-year-old Charlotte May Pierstorff embarked on a unique journey from Grangeville to Lewiston—not by train ticket, but via the U.S. Postal Service. This captivating story, highlighted in BoiseDev's recent blog, sheds light on a bygone era of Idaho's history. Discover how May's unconventional trip led to changes in postal regulations and became a cherished piece of local lore.

Read the full story here: BoiseDev Newsletter

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