Near Kyburz in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Moore’s (Riverton)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2005
1. Moore’s (Riverton) Marker
This was the site of a change station of the Pioneer Stage Company in the 1850’s and 1860’s. During 1860-1861, the Central Overland Pony Express maintained here the first pony remount station east of Sportsman’s Hall.
Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission, James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49 E Clampus Vitus, and the Central Overland Pony Express Trail Association. (Marker Number 705.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the E Clampus Vitus, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 46.271′ N, 120° 26.948′ W. Marker was near Kyburz, California, in El Dorado County. It was on U.S. 50 near Ice House Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Milepost 39.7, nine miles west of Kyburz. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Kyburz CA 95720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It was also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it was in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies:
this page online
More about this marker. The pedestal that held this landmark plaque has been vandalized and the plaque removed. It has likely been stolen, or possibly removed because it has incorrect information. The State of California does not pay for plaque replacements. See the California Landmark Foundation link below.
Regarding Moore’s (Riverton). This site is California Historical Landmark No. 705. In a pamphlet published by the USDA, April 2008, it states that in spite of the marker placed here, the Pony Express did not have a remount station here.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Follow the first Eastbound journey of the Pony Express through California to Genoa, Nevada....To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
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Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2005
2. Moore’s (Riverton) Marker
Additional commentary.
1. From California's Geographic Names by David L. Durham
The first station was on a toll road run and built by John M. Moore and a Post Office was established here in 1893 - discontinued in 1898.
— Submitted December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 11, 2009
3. Moore’s (Riverton) Marker
The Nearby Marker - Riverton Bridge and obelisks can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Johnothan Harrod, September 2, 2024
4. The Marker is Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,379 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 6, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
