Benicia in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Dedicated to the Memory of Pony Express Riders

1860 The Knights of the Saddle 1861

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009

1. Dedicated to the Memory of Pony Express Riders Marker

Inscription.
William Hamilton, the first Pony Express rider to reach Benicia on the final relay. Carrying the mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to California. Arrived in this city April 23, 1860, at 7 a.m. Thomas J. Bedford, a young Benician, took the mochila by ferry across Carquinez Straits to San Francisco via Martinez and Oakland.

Erected 1960 by Benicia Parlor No.89 Native Sons of the Golden West, dedicated July 29th, 1960.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1906.

Location. 38° 2.669′ N, 122° 9.759′ W. Marker is in Benicia, California, in Solano County. It is on First Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the foot of 1st Street at the entrance to the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Benicia CA 94510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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San Francisco Bay Area,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pony Express Ferry “Carquinez” (here, next to this marker); Jack London (within shouting distance of this marker); Benicia Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Benicia Historic Tannery - Circa 1890 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ron Rice (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peregrine Landing Ark & Stables (approx. 0.3 miles away); Solano Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bohn Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benicia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Merritt House c. 1869 (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Dedicated to the Memory of Pony Express Riders. See

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009

2. Dedicated to the Memory of Pony Express Riders Marker

the “Nearby Marker” Pony Express Ferry “Carquinez” for additional information.

Also see . . .
1. National Pony Express Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on June 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Benicia Historical Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on June 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Pony Express Emblem at top of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009

3. Pony Express Emblem at top of Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,313 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.