Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Great Salt Lake City Station
This monument marks the site of the Great Salt Lake City station of the Pony Express, St. Joseph Mo. - Sacramento Cal., inaugurated April 3, 1860.
Erected 1931 by Pony Express National Trail Association, and Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series lists.
Location. 40° 45.936′ N, 111° 53.454′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker is on Main Street north of 200 S, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 163 S Main St, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank Building (here, next to this marker); Salt Lake Herald Building (a few steps from this marker); Herald Building (a few steps from this marker); The Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Salt Lake Tribune (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Monaco (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commercial Street (about 400 feet away); Capitol Theatre (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
More about this marker. The marker is located in front of the historic First National Bank Building (1870s). The marker was originally placed in front of the now-raized Salt Lake Tribune building at 145 S Main Street. It was moved further south along Main Street during a road beatification project during the 1970s, and no longer sits at the site of the Salt Lake House. The monument also contains a newer plaque marking the Centennial of the Pony Express.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on June 25, 2022, by Jacob Oscarson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 5. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.