Miscellaneous References and Mentions
While our initial data about Onset came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Onset in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.
We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Onset. We hope that they will be useful to you.
Onset is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>
From that list:
The Onset post office opened in 1884.
Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.
A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Onset:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, no Railroad mentioned
George#&160;F. Cram Map of Massachusetts (1901)
Published by George F. Cram& Co.
Shell Oil Road Map for Massachusetts (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company
Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Onset. See our Misc Page for Onset for more information.
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The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |