Dayton in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Nevada Added Station
In Search of the Pony Express - Station Marker
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NEVADA
Added Station
Jul. 1, 1861 - Nov. 20, 1861
By
Bennetts Family
James Stretesky
Dayton Historic Society
Don, Nancy, Jody & Jeff Dallas
Robert & Rae Marie Foster Family
Pony Express Trail Association
Dayton in 1860 was called Chinatown. By the start of 1861 it was known as Nevada or Nevada City. The name of Nevada was used on the United States Postmaster General's and the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company's (The Pony Express Company) schedules.
The original Pony Express route went through here but it was not an original stop. By July 1, 1861 this site was used by the Pony Express and the Overland Stagecoach. The site is directly across the street. An original rock wall of the station can still be seen. On November 20, 1861 the Pony Express made its last mail delivery. This was due to the completion of the transcontinental telegraph line that also passed here.
At a meeting on November 8, 1861 the name Dayton was adopted by its citizens.
© 2001 Joe Nardone
Erected 2001 by Pony Express Trail Association and others (see marker text).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1807.
Location. 39° 14.175′ N, 119° 35.444′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Nevada, in Lyon County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Pike Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 West Main Street, Dayton NV 89403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Hotel & Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Odeon Saloon - Billiard Parlour (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Nevada Began (within shouting distance of this marker); The Road to Nowhere (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson & Colorado Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Misfits (about 300 feet away); Nevada’s First Gold Discovery (about 300 feet away); The Dayton, Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
More about this marker. The marker is located in the corner of the parking lot for the Gold Canyon Steak House.
Along the front and rear of the base, the following sponsors are named: Doug & Mike Brown Family; Minor Ranch; Ray & May Walmsley Family; Quilici Ranch; Camille & Victoria Pradere; Bill & Cheri Rogers; Mike & Barbara Pradere; Bonnie & Joe France - Gold Canyon Steak House; Holm & Whitfield Family and Connie's Copy Place; Stony & Laura Tennant Family and Brantingham Family; Beatrice Walmsley Wilson; Ricci Family; Joe, Donna, & Amanda Sbragia; Ed & Judy Harte; Oehler and Osterblom Families; Michael A. Butler; Meggerson-Sommers Family; Lori Walmsley Hill; Larry & Nancy McPherson; Larry & Roxie Paine; Steven and Johnye Saylor; Johnd & Gay Winters; The Leader-Courier; Barbara Pick & Family.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 3,464 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 13, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.