Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carson City
Original Station
— Apr. 3, 1860 - Nov. 20, 1861 —
Photographed By Chris English, August 25, 2009
1. Carson City Nevada Pony Express Station Marker
[Front of Marker:]
Carson City
Original Station
Apr. 3, 1860 - Nov. 20, 1861
by
Byron L. & Peggy Clark & Family
Bob & Tina McFadden
Mae & Jim Thorpe
The Bike Smith
Betty Young & Erica Young
Pony Express Trail Association
[Sponsors:]
Joseph L. Schroeder ∙ Bud & Gayle Klette ∙ Laughlin Associates, Inc ∙ Capitol Ford Mercuty ∙ Nevada Commission on Tourism ∙ Dean G. Barnett & Betsey M. Barnett ∙ Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren, M.D. ∙ Richard Newell Davis ∙ Great Basin Art Gallery ∙ Nevada Appeal ∙ Creative Copies ∙ Stewart Title
[Rear of Marker:]
Located just 73 feet north was the office of the Pony Express for its entire 19 month history. The stables were located just west on the NE corner of Curry (Ormsby) and Third Streets.
The original telegraph was in “Fleishhacker’s” Store at the NW corner of Carson and Musser. It was moved to this corner in August of 1861 in “Treadwell’s” Store and next to the Pony Express office.
The first eastbound trip of the Pony Express left from San Francisco, California at 3:45 P.M. on April 3, 1860. It arrived here on
this page online
The first westbound trip left St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1860 at 7:15 P.M. It arrived here on April 12 at 3:30 P.M. Carson City was now only 9 days from receiving Eastern correspondence.
1996 Joe Cardone
Additional Sponsors:
John Anderson Construction ∙ Exotic Car Audio ∙ Carson Medical Group ∙ PIP Printing ∙ Great Western Security ∙ Soulam Photography ∙ Wetzel Family ∙ Andy E. Ryder ∙ City of Carson City ∙ Bentley & Monica Brooks ∙ M&M Muffler & Auto Center ∙ R & K Blasius, Inc. ∙ Shaw & Patricia Mudge ∙ Henricksen Family
Erected 1996 by See Marker Text.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1869.
Location. 39° 9.756′ N, 119° 46.025′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. Marker is on South Carson Street (Business U.S. 395), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 S Carson St, Carson City NV 89701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Charles Hotel (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed By Carson City Chamber of Commerce, October 6, 2009
2. Rear View of Marker and Marker Inscription
Also see . . . Carson City Station. (Submitted on October 6, 2009.)
Photographed By Chris English, August 25, 2009
3. Close-Up of "In Search of the Pony Express" Emblem and Pony Express Trail Route on Marker
Photographed By Carson City Chamber of Commerce, October 6, 2009
4. Front of Marker
Photographed By Carson City Chamber of Commerce, October 6, 2009
5. Rear View of Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,711 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
