Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Pony Express
Russell, Majors, Waddell
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 1, 2019
1. The Pony Express Marker
1960 · 1961
Erected by National Pony Express Centennial Association - Dwight D. Eisenhower, Chairman - Sherrill Halbert, Vice President.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 35.016′ N, 121° 30.227′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It is on 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is within the boundaries of the Old Sacramento State Historic Park, on the wall next to the Old Sacramento and B.F. Hastings Building markers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calpella CA 95418, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Sacramento (here, next to this marker); B.F. Hastings Bank Building (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor L.A. Lauriet's Assay Office
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Other markers no longer nearby. Sacramento's Original Level (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Pioneer Park (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Pony Express. See also other markers along the Pony Express National Historic Trail using the link in the "Marker Series" section above.
Also see . . . Russell, Majors & Waddell Transportation in the Old West. Shows a clean view of the marker. (Submitted on August 13, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
2. The Pony Express Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
3. The Pony Express logo
This nearby logo of the Pony Express is inscribed with "A. Phimister Proctor".
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 1, 2019
4. An additional nearby Pony Express Marker
This additional marker is a few steps to the right and higher up from the featured marker.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 10, 2008
5. The Pony Express Marker
Gladys Kennedy Memorial plaque is to the left and the Old Sacramento marker is to the right
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,480 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on July 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
