Stamp commemorates West Virginia's 150th anniversary
The U.S. Postal Service recently honored West Virginia's sesquicentennial anniversary with a new stamp. Companies that utilize postal address verification software to reach customers in the state may want to take note.
Admitted to the union on June 20, 1863, the Mountain State was only one of two states established during the Civil War. The West Virginia Statehood Forever Stamp is the third stamp released by the USPS to celebrate West Virginia. The new stamp was created using a 2008 photograph of Pocahontas County by Roger Spencer, which depicts the state's rocky terrain. According to the USPS, West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomlin and other members of the state's administration were present to dedicate the stamp during the sesquicentennial ceremony on June 20.
Thomas Marshall, executive vice president and general counsel for USPS, said the stamp pays tribute to West Virginia's long history and natural beauty.
"The postal service is pleased to bestow this unique honor upon West Virginia," Marshall said. "West Virginia has enhanced the greatness of America and has a special place in our nation's history."
Stamps help direct mail campaigns pop in the mailbox, and honoring West Virginia's heritage through the new stamp can help companies drive sales in the state.