There were eight post offices in Bullitt County in 1871. Below is a list of them, together with the names of the postmasters, and their compensation as reported in the Register of Officers and Agents, Civil, Military, and Naval, in the Service of the United States on the Thirtieth of September, 1871, pages 593-603.
| Location | Postmaster | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Junction | Jesse K. Bales | $24.00 |
| Belmont | W. B. Cundiff | $109.00 |
| Cane Spring Depot | J. M. Samuels | $31.00 |
| Lebanon Junction | M. J. Cockerell | $98.00 |
| Shepherdsville | E. H. McCormick | $210.00 |
| Pitts Point | B. A. Carrico | $54.00 |
| Mount Vito (Brooks) | Miss Betty Sanders | $42.00 |
| Mt. Washington | Philip N. Fox | $120.00 |
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The Bullitt County History Museum, a service of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is located in the county courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street (Highway 61) in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The museum, along with its research room, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available by calling 502-921-0161 during our regular weekday hours. Admission is free. The museum, as part of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and is classified as a 509(a)2 public charity. Contributions and bequests are deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Page last modified: 12 Sep 2024 . Page URL: bullittcountyhistory.org/bchistory/postoffices1871.html
