Hanover in Washington County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hollenberg Pony Express Station
The Pony Express
— 1860∙1861 ∙ 1960∙1961 —
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 28, 2023
1. Hollenberg Pony Express Station Marker
Built in 1857 as a ranch house, it is the only remaining unaltered station still standing in its original location.
Erected by the Kansas State Historical Society.
National Pony Express Centennial Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman ∙ Waddel E. Smith – President
Erected by Kansas State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Kansas Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 39° 54.091′ N, 96° 50.8′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Kansas, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from 23rd Road (Highway 243) west of Big Bear Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is at the Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site visitors center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2875 23rd Rd, Hanover KS 66945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hollenberg Ranch and the Pony Express (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Oketo Cutoff (approx. 10.1 miles away in Nebraska); Marysville (approx.
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 28, 2023
2. Hollenberg Pony Express Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on July 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on May 10, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
