Near Silver Springs in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bucklands Station Famous Historical Point
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 14, 2010
1. Bucklands Station Famous Historical Point Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 17.679′ N, 119° 15.085′ W. Marker is near Silver Springs, Nevada, in Lyon County. It can be reached from Alternate U.S. 95 8½ miles U.S. 50. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silver Springs NV 89429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Central Overland Trail - Bucklands Station (a few steps from this marker); Fort Churchill/Buckland Station (a few steps from this marker); The Longest Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckland's Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossing Paths (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Field Artillery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Field Artillery Caisson (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Springs.
More about this marker. The marker is fixed on a beige steel waist-high mount, located in front of a paddock on the north side of the Buckland's
this page online
Additional commentary.
1. Bucklands Station
The ranch house is restored on the lower level and furnished from the period. It is open in the summer on weekends for a few hours a day. There is a short video that tells the story of Buckland Station.
— Submitted July 17, 2010, by LaDonna Hughes of Silver Springs, Nevada.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 14, 2010
2. Bucklands Station Famous Historical Point Marker - Wide View
To the right of the Buckland's Station Famous Historical Point marker is an XP Pony Express Trail pole, inscribed "Bucklands" on one side, and "XP Trail: 1860-1861" on the other.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 14, 2010
3. Pony Express Rider Image
Mounted on the same fixture directly below the marker is a metal plate with the image of a Pony Express Rider.
Photographed by LaDonna Hughes, circa June 15, 2010
4. One of the Furnished Rooms at Buckland Station
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 14, 2010
5. Buckland's Station House
Samuel Buckland built his station house in the 1870s from materials salvaged from nearby Fort Churchill. The building is now part of Nevada's Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on July 17, 2010, by LaDonna Hughes of Silver Springs, Nevada. 5. submitted on February 25, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
