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March 11, 1894 – Iowa City’s Civil War-time postmaster – J.R. Hartsock – dies and is buried in Oakland Cemetery.
During the Civil War, moving mail quickly across the nation was a high priority. Here in Iowa City, we had a dedicated postmaster who took this job seriously, and in the process, won over the hearts of Iowa Citians. Upon J.R. Hartsock’s retirement in 1872, the new building/hotel on the southeast corner of Clinton Street & Iowa Avenue was named after him.
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