Near Hanover in Washington County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011

1. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station Marker

Inscription. This building, constructed in 1857 by G.H. Hollenberg on his ranch here on the Oregon Trail, was a station on the Pony Express route in 1860-1861. It is believed to be the only such station which has remained unaltered on its original site.

Erected by Kansas State Historical Society. (Marker Number 119.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kansas Historical Society, the National Historic Landmarks, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 39° 54.014′ N, 96° 50.642′ W. Marker is near Hanover, Kansas, in Washington County. Marker is on 23rd Road (State Highway 243) near Big Bear Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover KS 66945, 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. Hollenberg Ranch and the Pony Express (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Oketo Cutoff (approx. 10.2 miles away in Nebraska); Marysville (approx. 11.2 miles away); Pony Express Home Station No. 1 (approx. 11.2 miles

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away); a different marker also named Marysville (approx. 11.2 miles away); Union Pacific Engine No. 460 (approx. 11.3 miles away); Marysville, Kan. (approx. 11.4 miles away); Marshall County Court House (approx. 11.4 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site. Kansas Historical Society entry (Submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Pony Express National Historic Trail. (Submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011

2. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station and Marker

Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011

3. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station

Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station Flooring image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011

4. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station Flooring

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2011

5. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station

Reproduction Pony Express Style Saddle on display

Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station National Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 28, 2023

6. Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station National Historic Landmark Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 989 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.