Rancho Cordova in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pony Express
Riders Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
1. Pony Express Riders Memorial Marker
Pony Express, 1860-1861
First relay station out of Sutter's Fort.
Dedicated April 19, 1936
by the Native Sons and Daughters
of the Golden West.
Erected 1936 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1936.
Location. 38° 35.19′ N, 121° 18.512′ W. Marker is in Rancho Cordova, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Folsom Boulevard west of Dawes Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10299 Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova CA 95670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Pony Express (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mills Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacramento Valley Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mather Field (approx. 1.2 miles away); F-105G “Wild Weasel” (approx. 1.2 miles away); American River Grange #172 (approx. 2.1 miles away); Edward Kelley School (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rancho Cordova.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
2. Pony Express Riders Memorial - monument with marker and artwork
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
3. Pony Express, by Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
4. Pony Express Riders Memorial Marker- wide view looking north across Folsom Boulevard
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
