Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
1. Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express Marker
Genoa or “Mormon Station”
of the Pony Express
1860 – 1861
St. Joseph, Missouri
To Sacramento, California.
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Dedicated June 9, 1934
By Citizens of Nevada.
Under Leadership Minden Rotary Club
Erected 1934 by Citizens of Nevada and the Minden Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1934.
Location. 39° 0.216′ N, 119° 50.763′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Genoa Lane and Jackson Valley Road/Main Street (Nevada Route 206), on the left when traveling west on Genoa Lane. Marker is on a concrete pillar. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nevada’s First Newspaper (a few steps from this marker); Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM (within shouting distance of this marker); We Made It! The End of the Great Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson
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Regarding Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express. See Nearby “Genoa” marker for additional information on the Pony Express in Genoa.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Follow the first Eastbound journey of the Pony Express through California to Genoa, Nevada.... To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Additional commentary.
1. Pony Express Information displayed on a nearby kiosk at the Mormon Station Historic State Monument:
Civil War:
Slavery issues between the north and south created explosive, devisive tension through-out the country. The Pony Express originated to deliver timely news from Missouri to Sacramento in
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2009
2. Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express Marker
Pony Riders:
Young skinny riders of 120 lbs across the primitive lands. Very stout, short horses carried the wiry fellows for the entire 10-20 mile ride.
Stations:
An incredible 184 stations, stretching through 8 states, supported the Pony Express. Nevada’s old Lincoln Highway (today’s HWY 50) traces the original route with a total of 30 stations spaced across the state to Mormon Station.
Stock:
The peaceful and scenic picnic area behind you was once like the scene out of a movie. It was the site of a livery stable and blacksmith shop which supported the Pony Express. It was here that the horse stock was kept, maintained and cared for constantly ready for the riders.
The Exchange:
Riders stopped for just two minutes to change horses and riders in Genoa before going east into the Great Basin Desert or west into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The actual Pony Express station was located across the road just south of the current fire station.
Cost:
How much do you think it cost to mail a typical one-ounce letter with the Pony Express?
Answer: $2.00
The going rate was $1.00 for each ½ ounce. Today, that would be at least $75.00 per ounce.
Equipment:
The rider carried a maximum of 20 pounds of mail in a special leather saddle bag called a mochila. The
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2009
3. Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express Marker
— Submitted July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
2. Marker Moved
The marker was repositioned when the street corner was reconstructed.
— Submitted May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2009
4. Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
5. Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
6. Pony Express Trail Logo Mounted on Marker Base
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
7. Nearby Kiosk Displaying Pony Express Information
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009
8. Nearby Kiosk Displaying Pony Express Information
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
9. Pony Express Medallion Above the Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,976 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on July 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on July 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 9. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
