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. [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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1860.

Location. 41° 3.799′ N, 102° 4.47′ W. Marker is in Big Springs, Nebraska, in Deuel County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Nebraska Panhandle.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

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

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sam Bass and the Big Springs Robbery (about 500 feet away); The Big Spring (about 600 feet away); The Lone Tree (about 600 feet away); South Platte Station (approx. 4.1 miles away); Keith County Nebraska (approx. 4.4 miles away); Deuel County Nebraska (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Springs.

Additional keywords. Pony Express

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 1,266 times since then and 46 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.