Wilson’s post office on Mercer Street will soon bear the name Milton F. Fitch Sr. Post Office Building in honor of Wilson’s first Black mail carrier.
President Joe Biden signed the bill into law naming the federal building last week after the legislation, sponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-Snow Hill, passed through the United States Senate unanimously.
“Milton F. Fitch Sr. not only delivered mail but was also a community leader,” Davis said in a prepared statement. “He delivered hope and promise and helped many across his community. Milton F. Fitch Sr. is an important luminary in North Carolina’s history. He and his wife, Cora Whitted Fitch, devoted their lives to service. North Carolina owes a debt of gratitude to Milton F. Fitch Sr. and his family. Together, we can ensure that Milton Fitch Sr.’s legacy continues to inspire our community for generations to come.”…