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  • Elmdale

    Minnie Turner Anderson|Jun 11, 2014

    Levi Turner, who had come to the Elmdale community before 1905, became postmaster in 1912. The Elmdale Post Office had been established by Mrs. C.P. Goodwin. She had chosen the name Elmdale because of all the large elm trees on their homestead. As more homesteaders moved in, a Star Route was developed and Levi found it necessary to spend much time helping his wife. A new lumber house with four bedrooms was built and the old log kitchen which served as a post office also housed a supply of...