Drayton Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, everyone in line noticed that the envelope was addressed simply: ‘To Whom It May Concern, Drayton Post Office, USA.’ The delivery driver carefully opened it and pulled out a single sheet of paper with a handwritten note: 'Dear Friend, please deliver this letter to someone who needs a smile today.' Inside was just a piece of chocolate. The whole town ended up laughing—and sharing the candy.

2. In the late afternoon, a postal worker noticed something peculiar in the mail sorting area. Among the usual letters and packages sat a small, wrapped box labeled only ‘To Whom It May Concern.’ Curious, she opened it carefully—inside was a handwritten note: 'Please deliver this to the first person who asks for it.' Below lay an old cookie tin filled with homemade cookies. The next day, everyone in town received a similar package, and Drayton Post Office became famous for its weekly 'Secret Cookie Delivery.'

3. In the middle of the night, a strange humming sound echoed through the quiet town. A neighbor walking their dog heard it first and reported it to the Drayton Post Office. Upon investigation, the postmaster discovered that the hum was coming from an old radio left on by a delivery driver. The next morning, everyone in town gathered for coffee at the post office, laughing about the late-night concert. Since then, whenever something unusual happens, people just say, ‘Must be the ghost of Mr. Jenkins’ radio.’

4. In the early morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Drayton Post Office with a large crate marked ‘Top Secret.’ As he unloaded it, a curious neighbor happened upon the scene and asked if anything unusual was happening. The delivery driver smiled mysteriously and whispered, 'Just some top-secret letters for the mayor.' The neighbor nodded knowingly and muttered, 'Of course,' before going home to bake cookies. Later that day, everyone in town received a letter from the mayor congratulating them on their excellent baking skills.'