The Barefoot Mailman

A statue on top of the Hillsboro Inlet bridge:
In Memory of
James E. Hamilton
United States Mail Carrier
Who Lost His Life Here
in Line of Duty
October 11, 1887
The Barefoot Mailman postal route existed from 1885-1892. The mailman would carry the mail on foot along the beach from Palm Beach to Miami (68 miles) because there was no road. Approximately 28 miles was by boat.

[Peter Dulis]

Love it - fav

[Leana Niemand]

Fascinating!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Interesting memorial and story of what it represents.

[Sharon]

Lovely tribute - they certainly had it tough.

[Bill Fenske]

Cool history lesson, Danette.

[*lynn]

interesting statue

[Lisa Poland]

Cool statue!

[CC Folk]

Interesting facts and cool statue!

[Laurie E Wilson]

Perfectly shot

[Penelope Ann]

Great history and stunning statue with super moyion

[Joan Robillard]

Oh for the days the mail man was important and not a carrier of junk mail.

[Dawn]

A cool statue and info

[Babs]

Great shot and really interesting history.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great capture and interesting information.

[Henri Russell]

Great monument. Thanks for the history behind it. Very interesting.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture

[M. Brutus]

Nice statue and photo. And thanks for the explanation. Do you know how the mailman lost his life?

[Chris K]

what a fascinating story and wonderful sculpture

[Louise & Ken]

That's an impressive history and a nice tribute to one who gave his life to his profession and pleasing others!