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Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

The Pony Express

1860 - 1960 ** 1861 - 1961

 
 
The Pony Express Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
1. The Pony Express Marker
Inscription.
These plaques are near the site
of the original Pony Express Station.
The Pony Express passed through
Genoa, the oldest city in Nevada, until
the completion of the telegraph.

Erected by the Nevada Pony
Express Centennial Committee.

National Pony Express Centennial Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman Waddell F. Smith – President

 
Erected 1961 by Nevada Pony Express Centennial Commission and the National Pony Express Centennial Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable EventsNotable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists.
 
Location. 39° 0.293′ N, 119° 50.749′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is on Jacks Valley Road/Main Street (Nevada Route 206), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Genoa Courthouse Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2304 Main Street, Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (here, next to
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this marker); Judge Daniel Webster Virgin (a few steps from this marker); Hans Meyer–Kassel (a few steps from this marker); Genoa (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Mormon Station State Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson Trail - Original Mormon Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Mormon Station State Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Campbell Property (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.
 
Regarding The Pony Express. See all other Pony Express markers in Genoa for additional information.
 
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Follow the first Eastbound journey of the Pony Express through California to Genoa, Nevada.... To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
 
Pony Express Centennial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
2. Pony Express Centennial Marker
The Pony Express Markers image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
3. The Pony Express Markers
The Pony Express Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
4. The Pony Express Marker
Genoa Courthouse Museum image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2009
5. Genoa Courthouse Museum
Location of the Pony Express Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,317 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.   3. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.   4, 5. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

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