The first Rural Post office for Rose Hill and Haven townships was established at Henry Ewen's corner in section 36, Rose Hill in 1893. It was discontinued in 1895. Then it was re-established at Joseph Haven residence on Section 18 in Haven Township on October 3, 1896 and was named after Mr. Haven. It continued at this place until April 25, 1901 when it was moved to Frank Settle's home 1/2 mile east on Section 18 and was named Maria in 1902, but the order rescinded in 1902. It was the moved to Daniel Leedy home on Section 8, March 4, 1904 and was discontinued January 21, 1905. Then it was at Christian Saxlund's home on Section 8 for two months. It then went to the C. A. Parker home on Section 12 and was named Annie April 11, 1905. Mrs. Parker was the postmistress. It was discontinued in 1907.
Rural Route 3 out of Carrington was started with Mr. and Mrs. Blake, .carriers.
Ivan Sheets carried mail for Blakes in 1911-1913. In December 1919 Ivan Sheets became the regular carrier. He carried until retiring in 1959.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 304