Big Springs in Deuel County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
South Platte Station
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 12, 2011
1. South Platte Station Marker
[Pony Express medallion on top]
1860-61
South Platte Station
1.5 mi. directly south
Erected to the intrepid riders and operators 1932 by Deuel Co.Erected 1932 by Deuel County.
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 year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 41° 2.722′ N, 102° 8.911′ W. Marker is in Big Springs, Nebraska, in Deuel County. Marker is on State Highway 138. This marker is on Highway 138 approximately 4 miles west of Big Springs. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Big Springs (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Great Platte River Road (approx. 3.4 miles away); Julesburg and Fort Sedgwick (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Lone Tree (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Big Spring (approx. 4 miles away); Sam Bass and the Big Springs Robbery
this page online
Also see . . . Pony Express - Nebraska Stations. (Submitted on January 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. Pony Express
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 12, 2011
2. South Platte Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 731 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.
