Cozad in Dawson County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Willow Express Station
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024
1. Willow Express Station Marker
This cabin was built about 1849 on the south bank of the Platte River south of Darr. First used as a post to trade with the Indians. Later known as Willow Island Station and used as a stage & Pony Express station. Moved to present site, rebuilt and dedicated by Dawson County Post no. 77, American Legion in 1938.
"May the spirit of those hardy pioneers who blazed a trail to the golden west never die"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 40° 51.646′ N, 99° 59.031′ W. Marker is in Cozad, Nebraska, in Dawson County. It is on East 9th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E 9th St, Cozad NE 69130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Nebraska and in the Platte River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Willow Island Pony Express Station (here, next to this marker); The 100th Meridian (approx. Ό mile away); Central Platte Valley (approx. 4.8 miles away); a different marker also named Central Platte Valley (approx. 5½ miles away); Plum Creek Railroad Attack (approx. 10.4 miles away); Dedicated to Sod House Settlers (approx. 10.4 miles away); Gothenburg (approx. 10.4 miles away); Dissected Loess Plains (approx. 10½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cozad.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024
2. Willow Express Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
