Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Morgan House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2009
1. Morgan House Marker (Front)
Inscription.
Morgan House. .
Dedicated April 23, 2000.
Morgan House.
Pony Express Route.
Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861.
Home Station.
Apr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861.
By.
James Stretesky.
Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema.
Martinez Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pony Express Trail Association. {Text on the reverse side reads:} The first Pony Express Rider through Martinez was Thomas Bedford on April 23, 1860, heading for Pacheco. Benecia was the home station where the rider from Sacramento exchanged the mail with a new rider and horse for San Francisco., On April 16, 1861, the new western agent for the Pony Express was Wells, Fargo and Co. and on July 1, 1861 they operated the Pony Express from Placerville to San Francisco under their name., After April 15, 1861 the new agent and future operator of the Pony Express moved the home station from Benecia to Martinez. The new home station was the "Morgan House" and was located at this corner. One of the new riders was David W. Swain, the Martinez telegraph operator and Wells, Fargo and Co. agent. @2000 Joe Nardone, {The front and rear base of the marker list the following sponsors:} Union Bank of California - Martinez; City of Martinez, Mayor Mike and Dusty Menesini, Plain and Fancy Antiques; Martinez Historical Society; Vice Mayor Mark A. Ross; Joe Sparacino Sr. Family; Haute Stuff Restaurant; Horst and Erna Grund; Greg and Karen Del Bonta Family; Main Street Tavern; Redmond O'Colonies "American Champion Town Crier"; Corky and Charlene West; Nader Chrysler Plymouth; Mario Preciado and Family; Giovanni's Bajalia Family; Bay View Bank, Since 1911; The Franco Family; Monkey Stable Racing Team; Westamerica Bank; Sidney S. Lippow, Co., Realtors; The Corum Family; Martinez Antique Association; Rhodia Inc.; John Jackson Blacktie Insurance; Equilon
Dedicated April 23, 2000
Morgan House
Pony Express Route
Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861
Home Station
Apr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861
By
James Stretesky
Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema
Martinez Area Chamber of Commerce
Pony Express Trail Association
{Text on the reverse side reads:}
The first Pony Express Rider through Martinez was Thomas Bedford on April 23, 1860, heading for Pacheco. Benecia was the home station where the rider from Sacramento exchanged the mail with a new rider and horse for San Francisco.
On April 16, 1861, the new western agent for the Pony Express was Wells, Fargo & Co. and on July 1, 1861 they operated the Pony Express from Placerville to San Francisco under their name.
After April 15, 1861 the new agent and future operator of the Pony Express moved the home station from Benecia to Martinez. The new home station was the "Morgan House" and was located at this corner. One of the new riders was David W. Swain, the Martinez telegraph operator and Wells, Fargo and Co. agent. @2000 Joe Nardone
{The front and rear base of the marker list the following sponsors:} Union
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Bank of California - Martinez; City of Martinez, Mayor Mike & Dusty Menesini, Plain & Fancy Antiques; Martinez Historical Society; Vice Mayor Mark A. Ross; Joe Sparacino Sr. Family; Haute Stuff Restaurant; Horst & Erna Grund; Greg & Karen Del Bonta Family; Main Street Tavern; Redmond O'Colonies "American Champion Town Crier"; Corky & Charlene West; Nader Chrysler Plymouth; Mario Preciado & Family; Giovanni's Bajalia Family; Bay View Bank, Since 1911; The Franco Family; Monkey Stable Racing Team; Westamerica Bank; Sidney S. Lippow, Co., Realtors; The Corum Family; Martinez Antique Association; Rhodia Inc.; John Jackson Blacktie Insurance; Equilon
Location. 38° 1.065′ N, 122° 8.137′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Main Street, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rankin Building (a few steps from this marker); Hook Building (within shouting
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2009
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2009
3. Morgan House Marker, Wide Shot
The marker is visible on the corner, just to the right of the left-side lamppost, in front of Taqueria Los Toros.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,868 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
