Perot Post Office Bermuda

Perot Post Office Bermuda

Perot's Post Office is named after the man who was appointed Bermuda's first Postmaster General in 1821 - William B. Perot.

He was actually acting as an unofficial post man for several years, meeting the ships and tucking the letters under his hat before touring the town to deliver them.

Perot went one step further in 1848 when he began to produce his own postage stamps.

Only 11 are known to exist today, making each one extremely valuable. One of his postage stamps was auctioned for $92,000 in 1985.

Perot Post Office Bermuda

Because of Perot, Bermuda became only the second British colony after Mauritius to have its own postage stamps.

The little post office, is still very much the same as Perot kept it, neat and simply furnished. The building has been repaired and restored by Bermuda Government. There is still an active branch post office operating out of this building.

Inside Perot Post Office

Perot retired in 1862. You will find Perot's and his wife's portraits in Bermuda Historical Society which is located next to the post office.

How to reach Perot Post Office Bermuda?

It's located in Hamilton city on Queen Street at the junction of Reid Street.

Address is 11 Queen Street, Hamilton. Phone: 441/292 9052

There is no admission fee and the post office is open between 9a.m - 5p.m from Monday - Friday. It's closed on public holidays.

Check Pembroke Parish or Hamilton City for many other attractions in and around City of Hamilton.

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