Near Kyburz in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Moore’s (Riverton)
Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49, E Clampus Vitus, and the Central Overland Pony Express Trail Association, April 30, 1960. (Marker Number 705.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the E Clampus Vitus, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists.
Location. 38° 46.271′ N, 120° 26.948′ W. Marker is near Kyburz, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on U.S. 50 near Ice House Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Milepost 39.7, nine miles west of Kyburz. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kyburz CA 95720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Riverton Bridge (here, next to this marker); Johnson Cutoff - Peavine Ridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Johnson Cutoff - Sear's Post (approx. 3.1 miles away); Johnson Cutoff - Bartlett Bridge (approx. 4 miles away); Johnson Cutoff - Fresh Pond (approx. 4˝ miles away); Carson Trail - Junction (approx. 5.4 miles away); Cutoff to Johnson Ranch and Placerville (approx. 5.4 miles away); In Memory of the Bravery of Our Pioneer Officers (approx. 5˝ miles away).
More about this marker. In a pamphlet published by the USDA, April 2008, it states that in spite of the marker placed here, the Pony Express did not have a remount station here
Regarding Moore’s (Riverton). This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 705
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.
Additional commentary.
1. From California's Geographic Names by David L. Durham
The first station was on a toll road run and built by John M. Moore and a Post Office was established here in 1893 - discontinued in 1898.
— Submitted December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,792 times since then and 6 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.