Gothenburg in Dawson County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Original Pony Express Station
1854
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015
1. Original Pony Express Station Marker
1860 – 61
Used as Pony Express Station.
1862 – 1931
Used as Overland Trail Stage Station, dwelling, bunk house and storage house on ‘96’ Ranch.
1931
Donated by Mrs. C.A. Williams to the City of Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Moved from it’s original site and restored here by
Gothenburg Post No. 64, American Legion.
Dedicated
to all pioneers who passed this way to win and hold the West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 55.993′ N, 100° 9.567′ W. Marker is in Gothenburg, Nebraska, in Dawson County. Marker is located on 15th Street, between Avenue E and Avenue F. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15th Street, Gothenburg NE 69138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); The Road to Zion (a few steps from this marker); Dissected Loess Plains (a few steps from
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015
2. Original Pony Express Station Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015
3. Original Pony Express Station Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015
4. Original Pony Express Station
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2015
5. Original Pony Express Station
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
