Cancelled postal stationery mailed from American Flag, July 7. The cancel is done with pen and ink, and there is a notation that the year is 1881. A cattle ranch known as the American Flag Ranch was developed in 1882 by Isaac Lorraine where he lived for about 8 years. He was a pioneer miner and rancher in the area. The American Flag Post Office was discontinued after 10 years on July 16, 1890 with the creation of the town site of Oracle and the establishment of a post office there. The picture below shows the only remaining building at American Flag which once served as a post office.
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