Near Bayard in Morrill County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Chimney Rock Station
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 22, 2014
1. Chimney Rock Station Marker
Chimney Rock Station on the route of the Pony Express, was located near here between Chimney Rock and the North Platte River. This was an important Pony Express stop between stations at Court House Rock and Ficklins Springs.
Erected by City of Bayard.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists.
Location. 41° 43.219′ N, 103° 20.314′ W. Marker is near Bayard, Nebraska, in Morrill County. Marker is on State Highway 92 near County Route 73, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bayard NE 69334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chimney Rock (a few steps from this marker); The Oregon Trail (a few steps from this marker); Chimney Rock National Historic Site (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Innocent Assassins (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chimney Rock Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Mary Murray Murdoch
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 22, 2014
2. Chimney Rock Station Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 22, 2014
3. Chimney Rock from the Chimney Rock Station Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 22, 2014
4. Chimney Rock Station stake
Dedicated 2004
Site located: 1,187 feet west - 1,075 feet south
Sponsored by : Joe & Lois Fairfleld - Jim Stretesky
State of Nebraska
Pony Express Trail Association - Joe Nardone, Historian
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 22, 2014
5. Oregon Trail Marker
Trail
Marked by
the State of
Nebraska
1912
Chimney Rock
S 56º 56’ W. 9041 FT.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 22, 2014
6. Chimney Rock Station Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 6, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
