Marysville in Marshall County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Overland Stage
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024
1. Overland Stage Marker
Atchison, KS to Denver - 1860's. The Central Overland, California and Pikes Peak Express Co. claimed to be the greatest stage line on the globe, carrying mail, passengers and express. It operated daily and provided five day service between Atchison and Denver by covering 112 miles every day.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Overland Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 50.592′ N, 96° 39.554′ W. Marker is in Marysville, Kansas, in Marshall County. It is on South 10th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1189 S 10th St, Marysville KS 66508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alcove Spring (here, next to this marker); St. Joe Road (here, next to this marker); Mormon Trail (here, next to this marker); Military Road (here, next to this marker); Pony Express Trail (here, next to this marker); California Trail (here, next to this marker); Oregon Trail (here, next to this marker); Rope Ferry (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marysville.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024
2. Overland Stage Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
