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What year did Burt serve as Mount Vernon's first postmaster until?

1842
1852
1856
1866

Answer

Joseph Burt served as Mount Vernon's first postmaster from 1833 to 1856. During his time in office, the town grew rapidly and the post office became an important part of the community. Burt was a well-respected and hard-working man who was dedicated to serving the people of Mount Vernon.