Big Springs in Deuel County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Pony Express
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 12, 2011
1. The Pony Express Marker
Inscription.
The Pony Express. . [Map of the Pony Express route] From April 1860 until October 1861 the famed Pony Express riders passed along the south side of the Plate River south of Big Springs. Diamond Springs station was to the southeast. Frontz and Julesburg stations were to the southwest. Erected by George Johnson Post 275, American Legion, Big Springs [Vertical on left] 1860 - 1861 [Vertical on right] 1960 – 1861 National Pony Express Centennial Association Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman Waddell F. Smith – President Marvin F. Kivett, Director – Nebraska
[Map of the Pony Express route]
From April 1860 until October 1861 the famed Pony Express riders passed along the south side of the Plate River south of Big Springs. Diamond Springs station was to the southeast. Frontz and Julesburg stations were to the southwest.
Erected by George Johnson Post 275, American Legion, Big Springs
[Vertical on left] 1860 - 1861
[Vertical on right] 1960 – 1861
National Pony Express Centennial Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman
Waddell F. Smith – President
Marvin F. Kivett, Director – Nebraska
Erected 1961 by National Pony Express Centennial Association.
Location. 41° 3.799′ N, 102° 4.47′ W. Marker is in Big Springs, Nebraska, in Deuel County. Marker is at the intersection of Pine Street and West Second Street on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Big Springs NE 69122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Phelps Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Waterman Sod House (about
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 12, 2011
2. The Pony Express Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 888 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
