St. Joseph in Buchanan County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Patee House - 1858
The Pony Express
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
1. Patee House - 1858 Marker
Patee House – 1858
In this National Historic Landmark were located the offices of the Pony Express, founded by Russell, Majors & Waddell; the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad and the Civil War offices of the U.S. Provost Marshall. [sic]
National Pony Express Centennial Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman
Waddell F. Smith – President
1860 The Pony Express 1960
Russell, Majors, Waddell
Founders, Owners, Operators
120 Celebrated Riders
rode 650,000 miles with only
one rider killed by Indians,
one schedule not completed and
one mail lost.
Erected 1960 by National Pony Express Centennial Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 39° 45.368′ N, 94° 50.72′ W. Marker is in St. Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County. Marker is at the intersection of Penn Street and 12th Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patee House (here, next to this marker); The Patee House In The Civil War (here, next to this marker); The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Patee House (a few steps from this marker); Transcontinental Telegraph (a few steps from this marker); Jesse James Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Patee Park Baptist Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patee Town (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Joseph.
Also see . . .
1. Pony Express National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Patee House Museum. St. Joseph MO website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Pony Express Historical Timeline. Pony Express National Museum website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
2. The Pony Express Centennial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
3. Patee House and Pony Express Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
4. Patee House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
