Rancho Cordova in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pony Express Riders Memorial
By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
1. Pony Express Riders Memorial Marker
Pony Express, 1860-1861
First relay station out of Sutter's Fort.
Dedicated April 19, 1936
by the Native Sons and Daughters
of the Golden West.
Erected 1936 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker memorial is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1936.
Location. 38° 35.19′ N, 121° 18.512′ W. Marker is in Rancho Cordova, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Folsom Boulevard west of Dawes Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10299 Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova CA 95670, 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. Mather Field (approx. 1.2 miles away); F-105G “Wild Weasel” (approx. 1.2 miles away); American River Grange #172 (approx. 2.1 miles away); Edward Kelley School (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fifteen Mile House
By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
2. Pony Express Riders Memorial - monument with marker and artwork
this page online
By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
3. Pony Express, by Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950)
By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2012
4. Pony Express Riders Memorial Marker- wide view looking north across Folsom Boulevard
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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