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Today In SCV History: July 2, 1869 - Sanford Lyon Named Petropolis Postmaster
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Today In SCV History: July 2, 1869
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Date: 07/02/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
Sanford Lyon Appointed Petropolis Postmaster at Lyon’s Station on July 2, 1869
On July 2, 1869, Sanford Lyon was appointed postmaster of the Petropolis Post Office at Lyon’s Station, a key stagecoach stop in the Santa Clarita Valley during the 19th century. Lyon and his twin brother, Cyrus, were early California pioneers who helped develop the area into a transportation and community hub during the stagecoach era. The post office operated until 1871, as the rise of railroad travel eventually diminished the station’s regional importance.
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Date: 07/02/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
Sanford Lyon Appointed Petropolis Postmaster at Lyon’s Station on July 2, 1869
On July 2, 1869, Sanford Lyon was appointed postmaster of the Petropolis Post Office at Lyon’s Station, a key stagecoach stop in the Santa Clarita Valley during the 19th century. Lyon and his twin brother, Cyrus, were early California pioneers who helped develop the area into a transportation and community hub during the stagecoach era. The post office operated until 1871, as the rise of railroad travel eventually diminished the station’s regional importance.
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