Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell

A Famous Freighting Firm

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011

1. Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell Marker

Inscription.
In the years 1855-1861 this firm was a major factor in the settlement of the West. Using thousands of teams, and both wagons and stagecoaches, it hauled supplies and passengers to Army posts and settlements west of Fort Leavenworth. Members of the firm started the Leavenworth & Pike's Peak Express Company, which later became the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express, parent company of the celebrated Pony Express of 1860-1861.

Erected by Manufacturers State Bank (1888 - 1967.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list.

Location. 39° 19.095′ N, 94° 54.834′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street (U.S. 73) and Delaware Street, on the left when traveling north on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Delaware Street, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Russell, Majors & Waddell (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln at Stockton Hall (a few steps from this marker);

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Stockton Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Columbus Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Court / Celebration of the Midwest Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Leavenworth Masonic Building Association (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cyclone Carry (about 300 feet away); Freedom Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.

Also see . . . Russell, Majors and Waddell. (Submitted on September 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

National Pony Express Centennial Association Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011

2. National Pony Express Centennial Association Marker

Site of Russell, Majors & Waddell Offices image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Site of Russell, Majors & Waddell Offices

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.