Near Hanover in Washington County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011
1. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station Marker
This building, constructed in 1857 by G.H. Hollenberg on his ranch here on the Oregon Trail, was a station on the Pony Express route in 1860-1861. It is believed to be the only such station which has remained unaltered on its original site.Erected by Kansas State Historical Society. (Marker Number 119.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kansas Historical Society, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 39° 54.014′ N, 96° 50.642′ W. Marker is near Hanover, Kansas, in Washington County. Marker is on 23rd Road (State Highway 243) near Big Bear Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover KS 66945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marysville (approx. 11.2 miles away); Pony Express Home Station No. 1 (approx. 11.2 miles away); a different marker also
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Also see . . .
1. Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site. Kansas Historical Society entry (Submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pony Express National Historic Trail. (Submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011
2. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011
3. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011
4. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station Flooring
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011
5. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station
Reproduction Pony Express Style Saddle on display
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
