Simple, standard brick post office in Bumpass VA, which is another tranquil, country town in Louisa…read moreCounty, near Lake Anna. Population about 9,000. Bumpass is French for bon pass which means good passage or good step, and this town was named after its 1st postmaster, John Bumpass. It was pretty drab inside with beige everywhere but there were some cool brass mailboxes so it got a bit of redemption from its boring interior. It was dim and a bit depressing and could benefit from a spiff, but it was tidy. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. Hours 8:30-12, 1-4:30 M-F, 9:00-11:30 Saturday no passport service

I know that the Bumpass branch is over whelmed with deliveries. Now saying that i received a…read moredelivery yesterday. It was left on the side of the road, at the mail box in the rain and mud. The box was in a condition from being rain on, that i got my clothes muddy, the box fail apart. If you have a delivery just call and i will be glad to come out of my house, in the rain and i walk with a cane, by the way. But i would come to get it at the road side. Even though that it would probably take me 5 minutes to come to the road I would do that. I am handicap and that is the reason i have things delivered. This is the second time this has happened. I dont go out much so deliveries are the way i get things. Please i dont normally write reviews but maybe you all need to hire more people because its apparent that your driver can not make a simple delivery. So thank you, for a wet muddy box, that you all left on the side of the road, for someone to steal.

USPS. Mineral, VA. This is one of the closest post offices to our home, although it's still 11…read moremiles away. We were running errands in Mineral today, and dropped into the post office to pick up some Christmas-themed stamps. The USPS employee was friendly, parking was easy and sufficient, BUT they had already sold all of their Christmas-themed stamps (more than two weeks before Christmas!) So, our Christmas cards will be going out with dahlia-themed stamps!

The small town of Mineral was founded in 1890, and as you might have guessed, was named for the…read moremining industry which supported the community. Gold, zinc and lead were all mined in the area. This post office isn't much to look at... the long brick building houses dozens and dozens of post office boxes for mail delivery in this rural town. With a population of under 600 folks, you won't find this mail center very busy. The mail carriers use regular vehicles to deliver mail, rather than official USPS mail trucks. The interior is shabby, peeling walls, dingy counters and dirty floors. Shipping and mailing supplies were low, and the racks were disorganized with several boxes just strewn on the floor. There was a greeting card display which I doubt gets much action. The clerks are friendly and efficient, and seem to know most of the neighbors around town. You won't be in a gold rush here! There are a few drop off mail boxes on the side of the building. The hours are 8:30-1:00, 2:00-4:30 M-F, and Saturday 9-11. No passport services, but the usual small town services are provided. If the workers here get the "lead" out, spruce up this government building and take some pride in this place, I "zinc" they could earn some extra gold stars! But perhaps, bureaucracy is under"mining" its progress!

This plain brick post office is in the cute unincorporated community which is home to much history!…read moreIt's close to Scotchtown, Patrick Henry's home, and a very cool train depot! With a population of of about 4,000, this historic town deserves a better looking post office. Inside is rather junky, with a bin of old free books and a free shabby office chair. The post master here needs to give this place a good fall cleaning! I did like the vintage brass post offices boxes though, and it looked well stocked. There is a sign saying they are hiring for a substitute rural carrier, and also warehouse workers. Hours M-F 8:00-12:00, 12:30-4:30 Saturday 8:00-12:00

The business district of Bowling Green is only about a block long. You'll find the post office off…read moreMain Street on Milford Street, across from the State Police Office and adjacent to John's Barber Shop. Yes, it's a little like the town of Mayberry! I was surprised that this post office is larger than most with a community of this small size. There's a decent sized parking lot, the interior could definitely use a facelift! It definitely has a musty, old odor! They offer passport service here, again, unusual for a quaint town like this. I hope you're not in a hurry to get your passport either, not all staff is trained for this service. If you make an appointment, you'll have better luck! The hours are 8:30-1, 2-5 M-F, and 9:30-12:00 on Saturday. Expect mediocre service, long waits and blasé personalities. The folks here aren't crazy about their jobs. Nothing to "write home about."

A post office is a post office not necessarily so never had bad service here folks are always…read morefriendly if you have questions or need advice about the town or need information directions they are more than happy to help so happy to have a post office in the area

Who knew?? I had no idea this small hamlet of Partlow existed, but we ran across it on our travels!…read moreSo whenever I see a flag flying, it catches my eye and I'm drawn to check it out! Partlow is an unincorporated community in Spotsylvania county, with a population of about 2,000. It's close to both Fredericksburg and Lake Anna. Partlow is named after a Captain John Partlow, who served in the revolutionary war. This town is also the historical site of the plantation where Kunta Kinte enslaved. John Partlow and one of his descendants, established the first post office in Partlow in the early 19th century. This "newer" post office is a simple gray building with a porch and handicap accessibility. The lawn is well maintained and the the shrubbery bed added to the homey feeling of this post office. Inside was a bit cozy, decorated with curtain valances, a nice wooden desk and several plants. There was also a shadow box with vintage post office memorabilia, a cool stamp mug, and collectible stamps. There was also a box with free books for their customers which was a nice touch! The historical significance of this post office earns the 4 stars for me! There's a drive by Mail Drop box on the side of the building. No passport services. Hours 7:30-12,1:00-4:00 M-F Saturday 8:00-10:00

Chatham Manor is the kind of place that makes you slow your steps without realizing it--because it…read morefeels important. Built in the 1760s, this isn't just a historic home; it's a front-row seat to centuries of American history layered in one breathtaking setting. From its elegant Georgian architecture to the sweeping view of the Rappahannock River, everything about Chatham feels intentional, enduring, and quietly powerful. During the Civil War, this estate became Union headquarters after Fredericksburg and was transformed into one of the largest field hospitals of the war. Standing on the lawn, it's impossible not to imagine rows of tents and wounded soldiers stretching toward the river. Inside the house, history echoes--Clara Barton moved through these rooms tending the injured, Dr. Mary Walker broke barriers here with her fearless medical service, and Walt Whitman visited, absorbing the human cost of war that would later shape his writing. Few places can claim that kind of convergence of compassion, intellect, and resolve. What makes Chatham extraordinary is how alive it feels. This isn't a rope-and-glass museum experience. It's immersive, thoughtful, and deeply moving without being heavy-handed. The house, the grounds, the views--everything works together to remind you that pivotal moments didn't happen in textbooks; they happened in real rooms, with real people, making impossible decisions. Chatham Manor is beautiful, haunting, and awe-inspiring in the truest sense. If you love history that gives you goosebumps and leaves you thinking long after you leave, this place deserves a spot at the top of your list.

This is one of my favorite "hidden gems" in Fredericksburg. It's part of Fredericksburg National…read moreBattlefield Park and there is an informative display and film inside the manor house if you're interested in the history of the property. The standouts for me though are the gorgeous formal gardens and the amazing views across the river to historic old town Fredericksburg. There is no bad time to visit but early spring for cherry blossoms, daffodils, tulips and dogwoods and late spring for Iris and peonies (and the early roses) are my favorite times to visit. Parking is free, the gardens are free and the museum is a suggested donation.

Such a cute post office in the country! In the Northern Neck of Virginia on Rt. 623, between Rt…read more 301 & Rt. 3, this scenic roadway highlights farmland, rolling hillsides, and picturesque views. This little post office pops out and can't be missed! I love the pampas grass featured on the manicured lawn. Clean, well-stocked, and a quite festive with holiday decorations, this post office has a pleasant and efficient clerk. The hours are M-F 10:30-2:30, Sat 8:00-12:00, but sometimes hours reflected on the doors are "suggestions" as the sign says "hours may vary".

Steve is always nice to talk to and waits on me with a smile I like visiting with him and we talk…read moreand take care of business stamps packages and out the door I go