Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Pony Express
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
1. The Pony Express Centennial Marker
Erected at the site of the Division Headquarters to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Pony Express.
Here, Ben Ficklin, General Superintendent, and Major Howard Egan and James C. Bromley, Division Superintendents, had their headquarters.
The Following Were Honored Utah Riders
Erected 1961 by Sons of Utah Pioneers, National Pony Express Centennial Association, and Daughters of the American Revolution - Spirit of Liberty Chapter. (Marker Number 283.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and the Sons of Utah Pioneers series lists.
Location. 40° 45.959′ N, 111° 53.448′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. It can be
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Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front and in Greater Salt Lake. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Salt Lake Tribune (here, next to this marker); Great Salt Lake City Station (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Lake Herald Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Herald Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
2. Site of a Pony Express Station 1860-1861
by the
Spirit of Liberty Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution
1924
More about this marker. Originally placed on the front side of the building, near the entrance, the plaque was removed when the building's faηade was remodeled in the early 2010s. After years in storage, it was placed on the exterior of the building again and dedicated in June 2022. It is placed in the wall next to a monument celebrating the Salt Lake Tribune and another, earlier, plaque celebrating the Pony Express. Another Pony Express marker used to be located on the sidewalk nearby, was moved further south along Main Street in the 1970s.
Regarding The Pony Express. This was the site of the "Salt Lake House," an early hotel in the city that served as a Pony Express Station.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
3. The Pony Express Centennial Markers
This marker is on the left in the alcove while an additional marker was placed at the point of mail transfer. That location is the white monument seen in the distance in the center of the sidewalk.
Photographed by Jacob Oscarson
4. The two Pony Express markers with a Salt Lake Tribune marker in between.
Following their new placement in 2022.
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
5. The Pony Express Station Monument
This was the location of the actual mail transfer.
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
6. The Pony Express Station Monument and Plaques
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
7. The Pony Express Monument Plaques
The top plaque placed on the original monument. The lower plaque was place in commemoration of the Pony Express Centennial
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
8. Site of the Pony Express Division Headquarters
The marker is mounted on the right wall of the alcove pictured at the lower right.
Photographed by Jacob Oscarson, August 16, 2020
9. Former location of Pony Express Markers
The two Pony Express markers used to be located at the entryway to the left. They were located above the fire standpipes seen in the photo. The markers were probably removed when the facade of the building was restored.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2010. This page has been viewed 2,726 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on June 29, 2024. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 2. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 3. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 4. submitted on June 25, 2022, by Jacob Oscarson of Salt Lake City, Utah. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 9. submitted on August 17, 2020, by Jacob Oscarson of Salt Lake City, Utah. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
