Great Smoky Mountains Stamps

US issued stamp for $28.75 Express Mail rate.

Design by Dan Cosgrove, it pictures mountain scenery near Newfound Gap with a red-tailed hawk.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was the First Day City, but no ceremony was held.

American Landmarks Series started in 2008, featuring iconic places. Cosgrove’s digital illustrations resemble a virtual tour of America.

The Great Smoky Mountains, bordering Tennessee and North Carolina, are home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Established in 1934, it’s an International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting over 11 million visitors annually.