Near Axtell in Marshall County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
David Smith's Pony Express and Stage Station Overland Trail
1861
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2014
1. David Smith's Pony Express and Stage Station Overland Trail Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list.
Location. 39° 53.948′ N, 96° 15.511′ W. Marker is near Axtell, Kansas, in Marshall County. Marker is on 30th Road south of Granite Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is about two miles north of Axtell. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Axtell KS 66403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); St. Bridgets Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Liberty School Bell (approx. 8˝ miles away); The Grotto at St. Mary's Church (approx. 8.6 miles away); Saddle Up at Guittard (approx. 9 miles away); Father William L. Nelligan (approx. 9.1 miles away); a different marker also named World War Memorial (approx. 11.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 11.2 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Pony Express National Historic Trail. (Submitted on October 14, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Overland Trail at Wikipedia.
this page online
3. History of the Pony Express. (Submitted on October 14, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Riding the Overland Stage, 1861. (Submitted on October 14, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2014
2. David Smith's Pony Express and Stage Station Overland Trail Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2014
3. David Smith's Pony Express and Stage Station Overland Trail Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2014
4. Pony Express XP Laramie Creek Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
