Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Julesburg, Colorado
The Pony Express
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2016
1. The Pony Express Marker
Click on photo to view art work and map of route used by Pony Express riders.
1860- 1861 1960-1961
Julesburg, Colorado
Jules Beni, after whom Julesburg is named was the station master for the Pony Express and Overland Stage. He was killed by Jack Slade who later became a notorious gunman.
Erected 1961 by the Fort Sedgwick Historical Society National Pony Express Centennial Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list.
Location. 40° 59.141′ N, 102° 15.811′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It is at the intersection of First Street (U.S. 385) and Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on First Street. Marker is located in front of the Julesburg Depot Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West 1st Street, Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Plains. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Town that Wouldn't Die (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fourth Julesburg (about 300 feet away); Nearby Things to See and Do (about 300 feet away); Oregon Trail
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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2016
2. The Pony Express Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
3. National Pony Express Centennial Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
4. National Pony Express Centennial Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
5. The Pony Express Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2016
6. The Pony Express Marker
This marker is seen on the left, The large Centennial Marker is in the center and the round Centennial Association marker is seen on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
