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Pony Express National Historic Trail Historical Markers

These are markers about the Pony Express found along the trail that ran from Sacramento, California to St. Joseph, Missouri.
 
Reverse Side of Pony Express Ferry "Oakland" Marker image, Touch for more information
By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2009
Reverse Side of Pony Express Ferry "Oakland" Marker
1 California, Alameda County, Oakland, Produce and Waterfront — Pony Express Ferry “Oakland”Jack London Square
Near Water Street at Broadway Street.
Dedicated April 23, 1999 Jack London Square By Port of Oakland, William Campbell Family, Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service, Waterfront Plaza Hotel & Jacks, Sportsman's Hall - Pollock Pines Pony Express Home . . . Map (db m19017) HM
2 California, Alpine County, Woodfords — 805 — The Pony Express - Woodfords
On Old Pony Express Way (California Route 88) east of California Route 89, on the right when traveling east.
During the initial five weeks of its operation in 1860, an important remount station of the famous Pony Express was located a few feet from here at Cary’s Barn. This monument erected by the Historical Society of Alpine County. National . . . Map (db m143520) HM
3 California, Alpine County, Woodfords — 805 — Woodfords Station
On Old Pony Express Way (California Route 88) east of California Route 89, on the left when traveling east.
Historic Woodfords Station, the Eastern Sierra gateway to the goldfields of California, way station of the famed Pony Express, and entrance to Carson Pass on the Emigrant Trail to the Sacramento Valley. Beginning in 1849 with the building of the . . . Map (db m195369) HM
4 California, Contra Costa County, Lafayette — Dedicated to the Pony Express
Near Moraga Road at Mout Diablo Boulevard.
In 1860-1861 Pony Express riders stopped in Lafayette 19 times to change horses en route to San Francisco from St. Joseph, Missouri Lafayette Historical Society 1992Map (db m24461) HM
5 California, Contra Costa County, Lafayette — Lafayette House
On Mt. Diablo Boulevard at Morago Road, on the right when traveling east on Mt. Diablo Boulevard.
Dedicated April 23, 1998 Lafayette House Added Station By Diablo Foods Better Homes Realty - Lafayette Diamond K. Supply, Ltd. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Historical Society Pony Express Trail Association {reverse . . . Map (db m24916) HM
6 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Martinez-Benicia Ferry"Gateway to the Gold Fields"
On Joe DiMaggio Jr., Drive at Ferry Street, on the left when traveling east on Joe DiMaggio Jr., Drive.
Founded by Dr. Robert Semple in 1847, the Martinez-Benicia ferry was the first established and longest operating ferry service in the S.F. Bay Area. In 1850 Oliver Coffin took over the operation and with his brothers purchased a new ferryboat, the . . . Map (db m27645) HM
7 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Morgan House
On Main Street at Ferry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Dedicated April 23, 2000 Morgan House Pony Express Route Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861 Home Station Apr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861 By James Stretesky Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema Martinez Area Chamber of Commerce Pony Express Trail . . . Map (db m24369) HM
8 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — Pony Express1860-1861
Near Camino Pablo west of Brookwood Road, on the right when traveling north.
A nearby plaque commemorates the passage in 1860-1861 of Pony Express riders from Sacramento to the San Francisco terminus. They usually rode river steamers, but 20 times the Pony Express took an overland route as the steamers did not . . . Map (db m142217) HM
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9 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — The Pony Express
Near Camino Pablo at Brookwood Road.
Pony Express Trail This plaque commemorates the passage in 1860 and 1861 of the Pony Express riders from Sacramento to San Francisco through what is now Orinda. Sponsored by the City of Orinda's Historical Landmark Committee and the Pony . . . Map (db m29913) HM
10 California, El Dorado County, Diamond Springs — 487 — Diamond Springs
On Pleasant Valley Road (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling west.
This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the richest in this vicinity its diggings produced a 25 pound nugget, one of the largest in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851. Later it became a . . . Map (db m10936) HM
11 California, El Dorado County, El Dorado — 700 — El Dorado (Mud Springs)
On Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
Trading post, emigrant stop, and mining camp of the 1850’s. This became one of the remount stations of the Central Overland Pony Express. Here at the Nevada House on April 13, 1860, pony rider William (Sam) Hamilton changed horses while carrying . . . Map (db m11571) HM
12 California, El Dorado County, El Dorado Hills — 699 — Mormon TavernOverland Pony Express Route - California
On PG&E-Clarksville Sub-Station Road, on the right when traveling west.
At this site on the old Clarksville-White Rock Emigrant Road was Mormon Tavern. Constructed in 1849, this popular stage stop was enlarged and operated by Franklin Winchell in 1851. It became a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express and . . . Map (db m12056) HM
13 California, El Dorado County, Kyburz — 705 — Moore’s (Riverton)
On U.S. 50 near Ice House Road, on the right when traveling west.
This was the site of a change station of the Pioneer Stage Company in the 1850’s and 1860’s. During 1860-1861, the Central Overland Pony Express maintained here the first pony remount station east of Sportsman’s Hall.Map (db m57977) HM
14 California, El Dorado County, Kyburz — 706 — Webster’s(Sugar Loaf House)
On Interstate 50, on the left when traveling east.
This was the site of Webster's Sugar Loaf House, well-known stopping place during the Comstock rush. Beginning in April 1860, it was used as a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express. In 1861 it became a horse change station for . . . Map (db m14177) HM
15 California, El Dorado County, Meyers — John (Snowshoe) Thompson
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50) west of Apache Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Send me men to match my mountains. These are words a great poet said speaking for the brave young nation that needed strong and brave men’s aid. In memory of John (Snowshoe) Thompson who, for twenty successive winters, 1856-1876, . . . Map (db m434) HM
16 California, El Dorado County, Meyers — Yank’s Added Station
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50) west of Apache Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
>br>(back) The Hawley Grade from April 3, 1860 to November 17, 1860 was used by the Pony Express. On November 18, 1860 the new toll road down Johnson Pass (Echo Summit), today’s Old Meyers Grade, was opened to horse traffic and was now used . . . Map (db m435) HM
17 California, El Dorado County, Meyers — 708 — Yank’s Station
On US Highway 50 (U.S. 50) west of Pioneer Trail, on the left when traveling west.
This was the site of the most eastern remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express in California. Established as a trading post in 1851 by Martin Smith, it became a popular hostelry and stage-stop operated by Ephraim “Yank” Clement on the . . . Map (db m433) HM
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18 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — 701 — Placerville Pony ExpressStation and Terminus
On Main Street at Sacramento Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Gold Rush town and Western Terminus of the Placerville – Carson Road to the Comstock. Placerville was a relay station of the Central Overland Pony Express, April 4, 1860 – June 30, 1861. Here on April 4, 1860 the first east-bound pony . . . Map (db m57973) HM
19 California, El Dorado County, Pollack Pines — The Pony Express - Sportsman’s Hall
On Pony Express Trail east of Exit 57 (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
California’s only Home Station where riders changed on the Pony Express trail. Here, at 8:01 A.M. on April 4, 1860, Sam Hamilton, first eastbound rider, was relieved by Warren Upson who carried the initial mail over the then storm swept Sierras. . . . Map (db m613) HM
20 California, El Dorado County, Pollock Pines — 704 — Sportsman’s Hall
On Pony Express Trail east of Exit 57 (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
This was the site of Sportsman’s Hall, also known as Twelve-Mile House. The hotel operated in the late 1850’s and 1860’s by John and James Blair, a stopping place for stages and teams of the comstock. It became a relay station of the Central . . . Map (db m609) HM
21 California, El Dorado County, Shingle Springs — Du Roc HouseIn Search of the Pony Express — Historical Marker —
On Durock Road south of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated July 1, 2000 Du Roc House Added Station July 1, 1861 – Nov. 20, 1861 by PW Pipe James Stretesky Norman & Ann Root County of El Dorado American Suzuki Motor Corporation Pony Express Trail . . . Map (db m50321) HM
22 California, El Dorado County, Skinners — 703 — Pleasant Grove House
On Green Valley Road, on the left when traveling east.
This was the site of a popular roadhouse, where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed during July 1, 1860 to June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward through Rescue, Dry . . . Map (db m10442) HM
23 California, El Dorado County, Strawberry — 707 — Strawberry Valley House
On Highway 50 (U.S. 50) west of Strawberry Lane, on the right when traveling west.
This popular resort and stopping place for stages and teams of the Comstock, established by Swift and Watson in 1856, became a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express on April 4, 1860. Here on that date division superintendent Bolivar . . . Map (db m436) HM
24 California, Sacramento County, Folsom — 702 — Folsom Pony Express Terminus
On Sutter Street at Wool Street, on the right when traveling east on Sutter Street.
Gold Rush and Railroad town Folsom became the Western Terminus of the Central Overland Pony Express on July 1, 1860. The express mail had been run by pony to and from Sacramento. Beginning on July 1, 1860, the Sacramento Valley Railroad carried it . . . Map (db m5090) HM
25 California, Sacramento County, Rancho Cordova — American River Grange #172
On Kilgore Road, on the left when traveling north.
Organized March 1874 Dedicated October 1882 Presented by Native Daughters of the Golden West San Juan Parol #315 Rededicated 5-15-98Map (db m2033) HM
26 California, Sacramento County, Rancho Cordova — 698 — Fifteen Mile House
On White Rock Road at Gold Valley Drive, on the right when traveling east on White Rock Road.
Owned and operated from 1857 as a stage station by Henry F. W. Deterding. This was the site of the second remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express during March-July 1860. Here on April 4, 1860, Sam (Bill) Hamilton with the first eastward . . . Map (db m2034) HM
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27 California, Sacramento County, Rancho Cordova — The Pony Express"Connecting the Country"
Near Mills Station Road west of Mather Field Road, on the right when traveling west.
The famed Pony Express was an overland mail service delivering messages, newspapers, mail, and small packages from St. Joseph, Missouri, across the Great Plains, over the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada to Sacramento by horseback, using a . . . Map (db m214501) HM
28 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Central Business District — St. George Hotel
On J Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on J Street.
[Front of Marker] ST.GEORGE HOTEL Dedicated March 19, 2005 SACRAMENTO By James Streetsky First Northern Bank The Firehouse Restaurant Rotary Club of Sacramento Burnett & Sons Planing Mill and Lumber Co. – Since . . . Map (db m14810) HM
29 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, CSUS — 697 — Five Mile Station
Near State University Drive East.
Departing at 2:45 A.M. from the Alta Telegraph Co. in Sacramento, Pony Rider Sam (Bill) Hamilton carried the first mail eastward of the Central Overland Pony Express on April 4, 1860. Here quickly changing ponies he sped on to the next stop at . . . Map (db m19583) HM
30 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — 606 — B.F. Hastings Bank BuildingWestern Terminus of the Pony Express
On 2nd Street south of I Street, on the left when traveling south.
This structure, erected in 1852-53, was occupied during the 1850’s by the B.F. Hastings Bank, Wells Fargo and Co., various state officials, Sacramento Valley Railroad, and the Alta Telegraph Co. during April 1860 - May 1861. The Alta Telegraph Co. . . . Map (db m11388) HM
31 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — 812 — Old Sacramento
On 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Founded in December 1848 by John A. Sutter, Jr., Sacramento was an outgrowth of Sutter’s Fort established by his father, Captain John A. Sutter, in 1839. State Capital since 1854, it was a major distribution point during the Gold Rush. A . . . Map (db m11486) HM
32 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — Pony Express River Steamer “Antelope”
Near Front Street.
Dedicated April 13, 2000 Sacramento by James Stretesky George E. Kuchler Family Rotary Club of Sacramento Burnett & Sons Planing Mill and Lumber Co – Since 1869 Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society Sacramento Metro Chamber of . . . Map (db m15702) HM
33 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — The Pony Express
On 2nd Street at J Street, on the left when traveling south on 2nd Street.
This statue commemorates the glory of The Pony Express, which started here at 2:45 a.m. on April 4, 1860, when Sam Hamilton galloped into a blinding rainstorm on the first lap of the 1,966-mile trip to St. Joseph, Missouri. During its 18-month . . . Map (db m11326) HM
34 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — The Pony ExpressRussell, Majors, Waddell — Founders, Owners, Operators —
On 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
1860 · 1861 1960 · 1961 120 celebrated riders rode 650,000 miles with only one rider killed by Indians, one schedule not completed and one mail pouch lost.Map (db m11348) HM
35 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southside Park — 526 — California’s First Passenger Railroad
On R Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on R Street.
The Sacramento Valley Railroad running from Sacramento to Folsom, was begun at this site on February 12, 1855. Here, at Third and R Streets, was located the Sacramento passenger terminal. The turntable and freight depot were at Third and Front . . . Map (db m16056) HM
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36 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Chinatown — Pony Express
On Clay Street at Montgomery Street on Clay Street.
The first Pony Express rider to reach San Francisco on the final relay carrying mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to California, arrived in this city Apr. 14, 1860 aboard the River Str. ‘Antelope’. Led by a band and several engine companies, a . . . Map (db m84866) HM
37 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Chinatown — 696 — Western Headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell
On Montgomery Street at Merchant Street, on the right when traveling south on Montgomery Street.
This was the site of the western business headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell -- founders, owners, and operators of the Pony Express, 1860-1861. The firm's main office was in Leavenworth, Kansas. W.W. Finney was the western representative . . . Map (db m33775) HM
38 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Financial District — 80 — The Montgomery Block
Near Montgomery Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
This, San Francisco’s first fireproof building erected in 1853 by Henry Wager Helleck, was the headquarters for many outstanding lawyers, financiers, writers, actors and artists. James King of William, editor of the Bulletin, died here . . . Map (db m143443) HM
39 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Northern Waterfront — Pony Express Wharf
On The Embarcadero at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south on The Embarcadero.
Nearby was the location of the Broadway Wharf. The wharf extended from Broadway and Davis Streets east to this location. All of the Pony Express mail that was delivered to and from San Francisco used this wharf. The Pony Express ran from April 3, . . . Map (db m63717) HM
40 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, South San Jose — Montgomery MazeBorn in New York City 1836 -- Died June 19, 1875 — Aged 39 yrs —
Near Curtner Avenue near Monterey Highway (California Route 82), on the right when traveling north.
Verified Rider of the Pony Express 1860-1861Map (db m92735) HM
41 California, Solano County, Benicia — Dedicated to the Memory of Pony Express Riders1860 The Knights of the Saddle 1861
On First Street, on the right when traveling south.
William Hamilton, the first Pony Express rider to reach Benicia on the final relay. Carrying the mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to California. Arrived in this city April 23, 1860, at 7 a.m. Thomas J. Bedford, a young Benician, took the mochila by . . . Map (db m16325) HM
42 California, Solano County, Benicia — Pony Express Ferry “Carquinez”
On First Street, on the right when traveling south.
[Front of Marker:] Dedicated April 23, 2000 by James Stretesky Benicia Historical Society Benicia (N.S.G.W.) Native Sons Richard & Veronica Tipton Benicia Camel Barn Museum Exxon Mobile, Benicia Refinery Benicia Chamber of . . . Map (db m16327) HM
43 California, Solano County, Benicia — Solano HotelIn Search of the Pony Express - Station Marker
On First Street at West E Street, on the right when traveling south on First Street.
[Obverse:] Dedicated April 23, 1997 SOLANO HOTEL Pony Express Route Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861 Home Station Apr. 23, 1860 - Apr. 15, 1861 By Benicia Historical Society Benicia (N.G.S.W.)Native Sons Benicia . . . Map (db m29711) HM
44 California, Solano County, Dixon — Halfway HouseIn Search of the Pony Express - Station Marker
On Silveyville Road at Schroeder Road, on the left when traveling west on Silveyville Road.
{Obverse:} Dedicated April 23, 1998 Halfway House Added Station Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861 By Sidney & Diane Schroeder Family Ron Dupratt Family John & Patty Greiner Family Dixon Historical Society American Legion . . . Map (db m29940) HM
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45 California, Solano County, Fairfield — Rockville StationIn Search of the Pony Express - Station Marker
On Suisun Valley Road at Rockville Road on Suisun Valley Road.
{Obverse:} Dedicated April 23, 1998 Rockville House Added Station Apr. 3, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861 By Rockville Inn Floyd & Lillian Hembree Joseph C. Wolfskill Family Ramirez Towing - Rudy's Auto Body Solano #39 (NGSW) . . . Map (db m30619) HM
46 California, Solano County, Fairfield — Vezér Family Vineyard
On Mankas Corner Road at Clayton Road on Mankas Corner Road.
This site was originally constructed in 1860 as the Suisun Valley General Mercantile & original Pony Express station. The Vezer Family provides this facility for the enjoyment of the families of this wonderful valley and gives special . . . Map (db m25058) HM
47 California, Solano County, Rio Vista — Pony Express River Steamer “New World”
On Main Street near North Front Street.
[Front of Marker] Dedicated April 3, 1997 RIO VISTA by James Stretesky The Dutra Group Barrier Systems, Inc. Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce Pony Express Trail Association Sponsors are listed on bottom of base . . . Map (db m18276) HM
48 California, Solano County, Vacaville — Gillespie’s Store
On Merchant Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Merchant Street.
[Front of Marker:] IN SEARCH OF THE PONY EXPRESS STATION MARKER Dedicated April 23, 1997 GILLESPIE’S STORE Added Station Apr 23, 1860 – Sep 8, 1861 by Dave & Buff Fleming American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Vacaville . . . Map (db m16833) HM
49 California, Yolo County, Davis — Solano House
Near Old Davis Road.
Dedicated April 23, 1999 SOLANO HOUSE Added Station Apr. 23, 1860 - Sept. 8 1861 By First Northern Bank William & Linda Bernheim The Rotary Clubs of Davis UC Davis - Cal Aggie Alumni Association Davis Enterprise - McNaughton . . . Map (db m24606) HM
50 California, Yolo County, West Sacramento — Pony Express Bridge
Near 2nd Street.
Dedicated April 23, 2000 WEST SACRAMENTO by James Stretesky First Northern Bank Daniel F. Ramos Family Frank C. Ramos Family Dr. & Mrs. James O. Farley West Sacramento Land Company West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Pony Express Trail . . . Map (db m15708) HM
51 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Julesburg — Julesburg, ColoradoThe Pony Express
On First Street (U.S. 385) at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on First Street.
. . . Map (db m100196) HM
52 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Julesburg — Oregon Trail
On West 1st Street (Route 138/385) near Cedar Street, on the right when traveling east.
South of river Old Julesberg Stage and Pony Express Station, 5 mi. S.W. Trail and station marked 1931 Map (db m79879) HM
53 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Julesburg — Overland City (Julesburg) Pony Express Riders
Near County Road 28, 0.2 miles west of U.S. 385, on the left when traveling west.
(left panel) The Pony Express route was used for a little more than 19 months from April 3, 1860 to November 20, 1861. Those known and verified riders of the 1860-1861 Pony Express that used “Overland City” (first Julesburg) as . . . Map (db m130331) HM
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54 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Julesburg — The Pony Express Trail1860 -1861
On Interstate 76 at U.S. 385 on Interstate 76.
The first Pony Express trip between St. Joseph and San Francisco was 1943 miles. This first trip took 10 days. The Pony Express operated from April 3, 1860 to November 20, 1861. The trail was located 1100 feet North and Overland City was 6 miles . . . Map (db m47328) HM
55 Colorado, Sedgwick County, Ovid — Ovid, Colorado
On Saunders Avenue (U.S. 138) at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Saunders Avenue.
350 rods southeast of this site is the famous and hazardous Upper California Crossing of the South Platte River which was used by the intrepid riders of the Pony Express in 1860-1861. Ovid was incorporated at this site in 1925. Erected in . . . Map (db m110329) HM
56 Kansas, Atchison County, Atchison — 5 — Massasoit HouseCompany and Division Headquarters, Added Station — Sep. 14, 1861 - Nov. 20, 1861 —
On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
On September 14, 1861 the "Central Overland California and Pike's Peak Express Co." who were the original owners and operators of the Pony Express moved their offices from the Patee House in St. Joseph, Missouri to here at the "Massasoit House." It . . . Map (db m44626) HM
57 Kansas, Doniphan County, Troy — TroyAdded Station — Jul. 1, 1861 - Sep. 13, 1861 —
On U.S. 36 near Ottumwa Road, on the left when traveling west.
A little over a quarter of a mile to the southwest was a Pony Express Station called Troy. This was due to its close proximity to the town of Troy, Kansas. It was owned and operated by Henry Thompson and had 16 rooms and a tavern. To save money the . . . Map (db m47990) HM
58 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — Russell, Majors & WaddellHistoric Wayside Tour #6
On Delaware Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Delaware Street.
Before you stands the manufacturer's bank building; once headquarters for the freighting firm of Russell, Majors and Waddell. Fort Leavenworth's strategic location made it the logical logistical supply center to support the U.S. Army throughout the . . . Map (db m46713) HM
59 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and WaddellA Famous Freighting Firm
On 4th Street (U.S. 73) at Delaware Street, on the left when traveling north on 4th Street.
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 . . . Map (db m46720) HM
60 Kansas, Marshall County, Axtell — David Smith's Pony Express and Stage Station Overland Trail1861
On 30th Road south of Granite Road, on the right when traveling north.
80 rods S.W.Map (db m77960) HM
61 Kansas, Marshall County, Beattie — Saddle Up at GuittardPony Express Trail
On 21st Road, 0.8 miles north of Granite Road, on the right when traveling north.
We spanned the prairie to Guittard's Station, on the far side of a shady, well-wooded creek, the Vermillion... For dinner...the ham and eggs, and hot rolls and coffee were fresh and good, and although drought had killed the salad, we had . . . Map (db m77972) HM
62 Kansas, Marshall County, Marysville — 28 — Hollenberg Ranch and the Pony Express
On State Highway 148 near U.S. 36.
Begun in 1858, the Hollenberg Ranch, four miles north and one mile east of here, served as a stop on the Oregon-California Trail until the late 1860s. Gerat and Sophia Hollenberg, German emigrants, sold food and other supplies, lodging, and draft . . . Map (db m228348) HM
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63 Kansas, Marshall County, Marysville — MarysvilleOriginal Station — Apr. 3, 1860 - Nov. 20, 1861 —
On Broadway at 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
In 1859, A.G. Barrett built the "Barrett Hotel." It was located here on the corner of Eighth and Broadway. He built it of native lumber made at his sawmill on the Black Vermillion River. This was one of the largest hotels on the Overland Route . . . Map (db m48596) HM
64 Kansas, Marshall County, Marysville — Marysville, Kan.A Home Station — 1860 - 1861 —
On Broadway near 13th Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Relief of Pony Express Rider]Map (db m48602) HM
65 Kansas, Marshall County, Marysville — Pony Express Home Station No. 11859
On 8th Street near Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
This barn, a Pony Express Station of 1860-61, stands on the original site. Here courageous Pony Express Riders changed mounts as they carried the Overland Mail through 1966 miles of territory, now eight states. Russell, Majors, Waddell . . . Map (db m48631) HM
66 Kansas, Nemaha County, Seneca — Pony Express Home Station
On Main Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
To the brave men who rode the Pony Express 1860 - 1861 Exact location of the Home Station Seneca, KansasMap (db m63792) HM
67 Kansas, Nemaha County, Seneca — The Smith Hotel
On Main Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Captain John E. Smith was Seneca's first entrepreneur. In 1858 he built a simple hotel and tavern on this site. He also built a wooden bridge over the Nemaha River that bypassed the risky ford crossing two miles north at Richmond. These . . . Map (db m63795) HM
68 Kansas, Nemaha County, Wetmore — Don Clarence RisingBorn December 1, 1844 • Died September 30, 1909
Pony Express Rider known as Johnny Granada Verified Rider of the Pony Express 1860-1861 Pony Express Trail AssociationMap (db m63803) HM
69 Kansas, Washington County, Hanover — 119 — Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station
On 23rd Road (State Highway 243) near Big Bear Road, on the left when traveling east.
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.Map (db m53293) HM
70 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Donnell Court BuildingNeo-Classical — 1902 —
On Francis Street at 5th Strret, on the left when traveling east on Francis Street.
Robert Washington Donnell, one of the first settlers of the Platte Purchase, was instrumental in organizing the Bank of the State of Missouri and securing St. Joseph's position as the eastern terminus of the Pony Express.Map (db m66385) HM
71 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Patee HouseCompany & Division Headquarters, Original Home Station — Apr. 3 1860 - Sep. 13, 1861 —
On Penn Street at 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Street.
The Patee House was the Pony Express Company's Eastern Headquarters from April 3, 1860 to September 13, 1861. The company's official name was "The Central Overland California and Pike's Peak Express Company." John Patee built the hotel from . . . Map (db m47398) HM
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72 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Patee House - 1858The Pony Express
On Penn Street at 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Street.
Patee House – 1858 In this National Historic Landmark were located the offices of the Pony Express, founded by Russell, Majors & Waddell; the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad and the Civil War offices of the U.S. Provost Marshall. [sic] . . . Map (db m47444) HM
73 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Pony Express1860 - 1861
On this site, April 3, 1860, a ferry carrying a horse and rider crossed the Missouri River to start a 10 day journey of 1,966 miles to deliver mail to Sacramento, California. The race against time, elements and a hostile land captured the spirit . . . Map (db m47470) HM
74 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Pony Express"Saddle and Mochila"
On 3rd Street at Felix Street, on the right when traveling south on 3rd Street.
On April 3, 1860 the eastern Pony Express mail arrived by train and it was late. To save time the Pony Express Company which was located in the Patee House at 12th and Penn Streets had the mail taken directly to the post office. The post office . . . Map (db m47480) HM
75 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Pony Express Stable
On Penn Street west of South 10th Street, on the left when traveling west.
1,996 miles in 10 days. A daring horseback relay mail service connects the nation. The Vision of the Pony Express In January 1860. William H. Russell, Alexander Majors, and William B. Waddell, right, (partners in the freighting firm . . . Map (db m122600) HM
76 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — Saint Joseph
On Penn Street, on the left when traveling east.
Renowned city of the Pony Express, St. Joseph was first settled as a trading post for the American Fur Company by Joseph Robidoux, 1826. Later he acquired the site and laid out a town in 1843. St. Joseph became an outfitting point for settlers in . . . Map (db m4989) HM
77 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — The Civil War in St. JosephA State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri
On Penn Street, on the left when traveling east.
On April 3, 1860, the Pony Express started from this neighborhood on its historic run to the West. Eight months after the Pony Express joined East and West, the country split North to South when South Carolina seceded. Missouri, including St. . . . Map (db m48063) HM
78 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — The First Pony Express
On Penn Street near South 10th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution and The City of St. Joseph marks the place where the first Pony Express started on April 3, 1860Map (db m47492) HM
79 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — The Pony Expressby — Albert Fales —
On Penn Street near 12th Street, on the right when traveling east.
A stone from the U.S. Post Office 1898 - 1940Map (db m47466) HM
80 Missouri, Buchanan County, St. Joseph — The Pony ExpressSt. Joseph, Missouri
The National Significance of the Pony Express The Pony Express ran from April 3, 1860, until the transcontinental telegraph was completed in October, 1861. The Pony Express proved that the Central Route to California could be traveled all . . . Map (db m79289) HM
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81 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Downtown Kansas City — Alexander MajorsOctober 4, 1814 - - - January 14, 1900 — Honour To —
He was a member of the firm of Russell, Majors and Waddell, founders, owners and operators of the Pony Express. This marks his grave. The Pony Express 1860-1861 • 1960-1961Map (db m63030) HM
82 Missouri, Lafayette County, Lexington — Original Site of Russell, Majors and Waddell Home OfficeThe Pony Express
On Main Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Northwest across this intersection is the original site of the Home Office of Russell, Majors and Waddell, owners and operators of the Pony Express. Though operating headquarters was at Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Eastern Terminus at St. Joseph, . . . Map (db m90906) HM
83 Missouri, Platte County, Kansas City — A1 — The Pony Express
Some might say the idea for the Pony Express arose from a bad case of saddle sores. In 1849, W.M. Gwin, a senator from the new state of California, was making his way on horseback from San Francisco to Washington City. He and his companion, Mr. . . . Map (db m43179) HM
84 Nebraska, Dawson County, Gothenburg — Original Pony Express Station1854
Erected on the Oregon Trail, four miles east of Fort McPherson, Lincoln County, Nebraska, and used as fur trading post and ranch house. 1860 – 61 Used as Pony Express Station. 1862 – 1931 Used as Overland Trail Stage Station, dwelling, . . . Map (db m86773) HM
85 Nebraska, Dawson County, Gothenburg — The Pony Express
On 15th Street, on the left when traveling east.
      This old station once stood on the upper 96 Ranch west of here and south of the Platte River, on the original Pony Express route. It was moved and restored by Gothenburg Post No. 64, American Legion. Erected by the Gothenburg Chamber of . . . Map (db m86775) HM
86 Nebraska, Deuel County, Big Springs — South Platte Station
On State Highway 138.
[Pony Express medallion on top] 1860-61 South Platte Station 1.5 mi. directly south Erected to the intrepid riders and operators 1932 by Deuel Co.Map (db m51252) HM
87 Nebraska, Deuel County, Big Springs — The Pony Express
On Pine Street at West Second Street on Pine Street.
[Map of the Pony Express route] From April 1860 until October 1861 the famed Pony Express riders passed along the south side of the Plate River south of Big Springs. Diamond Springs station was to the southeast. Frontz and Julesburg stations were . . . Map (db m51247) HM
88 Nebraska, Deuel County, Chappell — 316 — Historic Lodgepole Creek Valley
On State Highway 25A at County Route 165, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 25A.
Here is the valley of Lodgepole Creek through which passed historic trails, telegraph lines, and railroads. The famed Pony Express followed the valley in 1860-61. "Nine Mile" Pony Express station was located just southeast of present Chappell; "Pole . . . Map (db m223445) HM
89 Nebraska, Deuel County, Chappell — 9 — Hughes’ Ranch Pony Express StationIn Search of the Pony Express Stations
On Gold Rush Byway (U.S. 385), on the left when traveling north.
This marker has text on both sides Dedicated October 4, 2003 Hughes’ Ranch Added Station July 1, 1861 - Nov. 20. 1861 by Deuel County Historical Society James Stretesky Sterling Monument Company Pony . . . Map (db m79441) HM
90 Nebraska, Jefferson County, Fairbury — Jefferson County Pony Express StationsThe Pony Express — 1860:1861 • 1960:1961 —
Near 5th Street just west of E Street (568th Avenue), on the left when traveling west.
These were the four Pony Express Stations in Jefferson County. Big Sandy Station • Whiskey Run • Rock Creek Station • Otoe StationRock Creek Station was the site where Wild Bill Hickok shot and killed David McCanles, July 12, 1861. Russell, Majors . . . Map (db m177362) HM
91 Nebraska, Jefferson County, Fairbury — Representing Rock Creek Station WellOregon Trail
On D Street north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Scene of Wild Bill — McCanles tragedy 1861Map (db m177369) HM
92 Nebraska, Jefferson County, Fairbury — Virginia Station — (Whiskey Run)The Pony Express — 1860:1861 • 1960:1961 —
On 568th Avenue (Nebraska Route 15) 4 miles north of U.S. 136, on the left when traveling north.
Pony Express riders and Oregon Trail emigrants used Virginia Station, once located near this site. Indians traded for whiskey at the station and harassed the emigrant trains. The whiskey was dumped in a near-by creek, thus dubbing the station . . . Map (db m177351) HM
93 Nebraska, Keith County, Brule — Diamond Springs Station
On U.S. 30.
[Pony Express medallion on the top] 0.8 miles to southward Erected to the intrepid riders and operators 1962 by Keith Co.Map (db m51227) HM
94 Nebraska, Keith County, Ogallala — Sand Hill Station
On Lawrence Road at West Road 80, on the left when traveling north on Lawrence Road.
A relay station on the Pony Express Route, 1860-61, often referred to as Gill’s Station located near here at the crossing of the Oregon and Texas Trails. Pony Express stations in Keith County were Alkali, Sand Hill and Diamond Springs. . . . Map (db m122909) HM
95 Nebraska, Keith County, Ogallala — 4 — The Pony Express
On North Spruce Street near West Second Street.
The Pony Express operated for only eighteen months, from April 1860 until October, 1861, delivering mail between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. It ceased operating when the transcontinental telegraph line was completed. During its . . . Map (db m50785) HM
96 Nebraska, Lincoln County, North Platte — 1887 Horse BarnBuffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Near Scouts Rest Ranch Road (State Highway 56E) 0.2 miles west of North Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Barn, built in 1887, is 148 feet long, 70 wide, 40 feet high. It required seven railroad cars of lumber for construction. The original rafter ends under the eaves were shaped as gun stocks. Annie Oakley's trademark, the Ace of Hearts with a . . . Map (db m125057) HM
97 Nebraska, Lincoln County, North Platte — Pony Express
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
[Relief of Pony Express Rider] Erected by Tent 23 Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War 1861 — 1865 North Platte NebMap (db m191698) HM
98 Nebraska, Lincoln County, North Platte — Pony Express Cold Springs Station
On West Walker Road, 0.9 miles west of South Buffalo Bill Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
(side 1) Dedicated June 15, 2002 Cold Springs added station Jul. 1, 1861 – Nov. 20, 1861 Located 1600’ south by Lincoln County James Stretesky Nebraskaland Days, Inc. Nebraskaland National Bank North Platte/Lincoln . . . Map (db m125063) HM
99 Nebraska, Lincoln County, North Platte — Pony Express Station
Near North Buffalo Bill Avenue, 0.8 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
This log blacksmith shop and its sister station building, which was a two-story log house, were originally located on the Upper 96 Ranch four miles east of Fort McPherson near the Sam Machette Canyon. In 1931, the log house was dismantled and taken . . . Map (db m191700) HM
100 Nebraska, Morrill County, Bayard — Chimney Rock Station
On State Highway 92 near County Route 73, on the right when traveling west.
Seal of the National Pony Express Centennial Association Chimney Rock Station on the route of the Pony Express, was located near here between Chimney Rock and the North Platte River. This was an important Pony Express stop between . . . Map (db m79423) HM

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