Silver Springs in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Pony Express
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
1. The Pony Express Marker
120 celebrated riders rode 650,000 miles with only one rider killed by Indians, one schedule not completed and one mail lost.
Founders Owners Operators
Russell Majors Waddell
Buckland's Ranch Station, homesteaded in 1859, was a stop for overland stages and emigrant trains. In 1860 it became a home station for the Pony Express. Pony Bob Haslam rode from here to Friday's Station (Stateline, Nev.). Fort Churchill was built in 1860 on part of the ranch to protect the emigrants, stages and the Pony Express.
National Pony Express Centennial Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower - Chairman
Waddell F. Smith - President
L. Dean Kastens - Vice President - Nevada
Erected 1960 by National Pony Express Centennial Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 17.662′ N, 119° 16.068′ W. Marker is in Silver Springs, Nevada, in Lyon County. It can be reached from Fort Churchill Road. Marker located
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, 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: Fort Churchill Historic State Monument (here, next to this marker); Fort Churchill National Historic Landmark (a few steps from this marker); Field Artillery Caisson (a few steps from this marker); Field Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Commander's Office (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laundresses' Quarters (about 600 feet away); Storehouses (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Springs.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
2. The Pony Express Marker
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
3. The Pony Express Marker Panel 2
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, November 21, 2024
4. The Pony Express Marker - Panel 3
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
