Salem Main Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed something peculiar in the mail sorting area—an envelope addressed to ‘The Person Who Sorts Mail Here.’ Curious neighbors started leaving notes and small gifts in the same box, each one more amusing than the last. Soon enough, the postal worker found himself receiving everything from funny doodles to boxes of donuts. One day, an anonymous package arrived containing only a note that read: ‘Happy sorting! Now you know why I’m always smiling!’ Turned out, it was just a delivery driver having some fun.

2. One day, while sorting letters, a postal worker noticed an unusual package—a small box wrapped in brightly colored paper and tied with a big red bow. Curious kids from nearby schools started gathering around, pointing and whispering excitedly whenever it appeared. Finally, someone opened the box during a break—it was filled with colorful candies! The whole town celebrated, and ever since then, every Wednesday, mysterious packages arrive at Salem’s main post office, bringing joy and treats for everyone.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the Salem Main Post Office and asked curiously: ‘Why is there always a bag of apples sitting outside the main door?’ ‘I’ve been asking around,’ he said with a smile. ‘A neighbor explained that it’s an old Salem tradition—every morning someone leaves a bag of apples for whoever needs them.’ The delivery driver shook his head in disbelief but couldn’t help but laugh. ‘Guess I’ll take some home tonight,’ he joked.

4. One morning, a regular asked the clerk, ‘Why is there always a strange smell coming from the basement?’ The clerk smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Oh, that's just our secret batch of homemade cookies baking down there!' The regular laughed, realizing that sometimes the best mysteries are those with a sweet ending.