Near Fort Laramie in Goshen County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Pony Express
1860-1861
— 1960-1961 —
Photographed By Mike Camero, July 22, 2006
1. The Pony Express Marker
Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service - National Pony Express Centennial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Forts and Castles. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1860.
Location. 42° 12.233′ N, 104° 33.45′ W. Marker is near Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in Goshen County. Marker can be reached from County Road 53. The plaque is attached to an obelisk located at Fort Laramie National Historic Site. The obelisk is situated on the sidewalk that connects the parking area to the Fort. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Laramie WY 82212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Pony Express (here, next to this marker); Fort Laramie (a few steps from this marker); Transcontinental Telegraph (a few steps from this marker); A Father’s Grief . . . A Soldier’s Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutler’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutler’s Store (within
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More about this marker. The plaque is one of several attached to the obelisk.
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Photographed By Mike Camero, July 22, 2006
2. The Pony Express Marker
Pony Express plaque is mounted on this obelisk.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2011, by Mike Camero of Edwardsville, Illinois. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2011, by Mike Camero of Edwardsville, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
