This photo is believed to be around 1980 and was taken by Bob Nichols of the Bell Studio. The students are also believed to be from Simpson Elementary School. If you recognize any students or adults shown in the photo, or have any information about the photo, please post in the comment section below.

Small rural United States Post Offices are becoming fewer and fewer. This one is from 1982 and shows the USPS facility in Ireland, which is located in Lewis County.

 

Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dickdo@citynet.net.