In 1871, the mail came to Goose Creek Island Post Office by boat across Goose Creek from the village of Oregon, now known as South Creek, in Beaufort County.  The mail was carried by horse and buggy to Jones’ Bay Side, now known as Hobucken.  Around 1880, Mr. Wiley Mayo of Hobucken, realizing the need for better mail service, began the process of having a Post Office established and submitted two names for the village of Jones’ Bay.  After these names were rejected, Mr. Mayo sent in the name “Hobucken”, which he had changed from Hoboken, New Jersey, and it was accepted.  The name of Hoboken, New Jersey, came to his attention from a letterhead he had received with returns on white potatoes that had been shipped there.  Mr. Mayo became the first Postmaster in Hobucken in July, 1886.

In August 1994 word was received that the Hobucken Post Office would be closed because the existing lease had expired.  The house that was once used as a residence by Hobucken School Principal was deeded to the community.  Through the volunteer efforts of those in the community, the house was renovated and after several delays and set backs, the new post office opened in 1995.