Farson in Sweetwater County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
To the Brave Men Who Rode the Pony Express
The site of
Big Sandy Station
Gift of Andrew Arnott
To the State of
Wyoming
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 42° 6.573′ N, 109° 26.979′ W. Marker is in Farson, Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 191 and Wyoming Highway 28 on U.S. 191. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farson WY 82932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Big Sandy River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Sandy Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away); To All Pioneers Who Passed This Way to Win and Hold the West (approx. 7.8 miles away); a different marker also named Little Sandy Crossing (approx. 7.9 miles away); Burning Wagons (approx. 9.6 miles away); Simpson's Hollow (approx. 9.6 miles away); The Utah War (approx. 9.6 miles away); a different marker also named Simpson's Hollow (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farson.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2018, by Jacob Barlow of Spanish Fork, Utah. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.