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Butterfield Overland Mail Historical Markers

The Butterfield (or Southern) Overland Mail was a mail and passenger stage service from St. Louis, Missouri, and Memphis, Tennessee, to San Francisco, California. It operated from September, 1858 to March, 1861 and is considered the nation’s first transcontinental mail service. This series includes markers about the Butterfield Overland Stage that generally follow the route of the mail line. The route was designated a National Historic Trail in 2023.
 
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By Bill Kirchner, January 8, 2017
The Butterfield Overland Mail Marker
1 Arizona, Cochise County, Bowie — The Butterfield Overland Mail
Near Fort Bowie Trail, 0.6 miles south of Apache Pass Road.
2 Arizona, Cochise County, Bowie — The Stage Station Ruin
Near Fort Bowie Trail, 0.6 miles south of Apache Pass Road.
3 Arizona, Cochise County, Cochise — Sulphur Springs
On Birch Road, 3.1 miles east of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling east.
4 Arizona, Cochise County, Dragoon — Dragoon Springs Stage StopLand of Legends — Coronado National Forest —
On North Old Ranch Road.
5 Arizona, Yuma County, Yuma — The All-important Colorado River CrossingJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Near Prison Hill Road, 0.5 miles north of Harold C. Giss Parkway.
6 Arkansas, Benton County, Garfield — The Butterfield Overland Mail Route
Near Military Park Road (County Road 65).
7 Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — Original Site of Bloomington (Mudtown) Arkansas
On Jackson Place at McClure Avenue (Route 923), on the left when traveling north on Jackson Place.
8 Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — The Butterfield Stagecoach RoadEstablished 1858
On Jackson Place at McClure Avenue (Route 923), on the right when traveling north on Jackson Place.
9 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Cross Hollows
On South Old Wire Road (County Road 83) 0.2 miles north of Dogwood Drive/Cross Hollows Road (County Road 1189), on the left when traveling north.
10 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — The Butterfield Overland Mail In Arkansas
On South 1st Street north of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
11 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Butterfield Stage Route
On Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
12 Arkansas, Pope County, Pottsville — 27 — Potts Inn / Butterfield's Overland Mail
On 2nd Street at East Ash Street, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Street.
13 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — First Butterfield Overland Mail Coach
On Rogers Avenue at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Rogers Avenue.
14 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Butterfield Stage Route
On College Avenue (U.S. 71) at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on College Avenue.
15 Arkansas, Washington County, Springdale — Fitzgerald's Station
On Old Wire Road (State Highway 265) south of Dodd Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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16 California, Fresno County, Firebaugh — 10 — Andrew Davidson FirebaughFirebaugh's Ferry
On Q Street at 15th Street, on the left when traveling south on Q Street.
17 California, Fresno County, Humphreys Station — Humphrey Station
On Tollhouse Road at Pittman Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Tollhouse Road.
18 California, Fresno County, Kerman — 488 — Site of Fresno City
On Whitesbridge Avenue (California Route 180) 0.3 miles west of James Road, on the left when traveling west.
19 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — 137 — Gordons FerryCalifornia Historic Landmark
On China Grade Loop, on the right when traveling south.
20 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — 588 — Kern River Slough
On Panama Road, 0.7 miles east of Cottonwood Road, on the right when traveling east.
21 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — 539 — Posey Station of Butterfield Overland Mail Lines
On Bakersfield-Glennville/Granite Road at Round Mountain Road, on the left when traveling south on Bakersfield-Glennville/Granite Road.
22 California, Kern County, Mettler — 540 — Sinks of the Tejon
On David Road at North Wheeler Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on David Road.
23 California, Kings County, Laton — 270 — Kingston
On Douglas Avenue, 0.3 miles west of 12¾ Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
24 California, Los Angeles County, Elizabeth Lake — Butterfield Overland Mailand Havilah Coachline
On Elizabeth Lake Road, 0.2 miles east of Ranch Club Road, on the left when traveling east.
25 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 656 — Bella Union Hotel Site
On North Main Street north of Temple Street, on the right when traveling north.
26 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 744 — Historical SiteButterfield Stage Station — The Mirror Building —
On South Spring Street at West Second Street, on the right when traveling south on South Spring Street.
27 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Encino — 689 — De La Osa AdobeLos Encinos State Historical Monument
Near Moorpark Street at La Maida Street, on the right when traveling east.
28 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Granada Hills — Lopez Station
On Rinaldi Street, 0.3 miles west of Interstate 405, on the right when traveling west.
29 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Studio City — 151 — Campo de CahuengaOriginal Adobe
Near Lankershim Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of the Hollywood Freeway (U.S. 101), on the left when traveling north.
30 California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Newhall — 688 — Lyons Station
Near Sierra Highway, 0.2 miles south of Newhall Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
31 California, Merced County, Los Banos — 141-5 — Lone Willow Station
On Delta Road at McDonald Road, on the right when traveling north on Delta Road.
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32 California, Riverside County, Corona — 638 — Old Temescal Road
On Temescal Canyon Road, 0.9 miles south of Interstate 15, on the right when traveling south.
33 California, Riverside County, Corona — 188 — Site of Butterfield Stage Station
Near Pronio Circle.
34 California, Riverside County, Temecula — Dripping Springs Watering Hole
On Vail Oak Road north of Route 79, on the right when traveling north.
35 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Site of the Battle of Chino
On Eucalyptus Avenue near Pipeline Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
36 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — Red HillCity of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Point of Interest
On Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) at Vineyard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard.
37 California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 472 — Box Canyon
On Great Southern /Overland Stage Route of 1849 (County Route S2), on the right when traveling east.
38 California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 639 — Palm Spring
On Vallecito Creek Road south of County Road S2.
39 California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 793 — San Felipe
40 California, San Diego County, Blair Valley — 647 — Butterfield Overland Mail Route
Near an un-named desert road, 0.5 miles east of Great Overland Stage Route (County Route S2).
41 California, San Diego County, Julian — 304 — Vallecito Stage Station
Near Great Southern /Overland Stage Route of 1849, on the right when traveling east.
42 California, San Diego County, Julian — 304 — Vallecito-Butterfield Stage Station19 Miles
On California Route 78, on the right when traveling west.
43 California, San Diego County, Oak Grove — 502 — Oak Grove Stage Station
On State Highway 79 at milepost 49.4, on the right when traveling south.
44 California, San Diego County, Warner Springs — 311 — Warner Ranch House
On San Felipe Road (County Highway 52) 0.7 miles east of Highway 79, on the left when traveling east.
45 California, San Mateo County, San Mateo — First Business StructureHistoric House
On South El Camino Real at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on South El Camino Real.
46 California, Santa Clara County, Gilroy — Butterfield Overland Stage
On Monterey Road at Hornlein Court, on the right when traveling north on Monterey Road.
47 California, Santa Clara County, Hollister — Bell Station
Near Pacheco Pass Highway (State Highway 152) east of Kaiser Aetna Road (unsigned), on the left when traveling east.
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48 California, Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill — [Morgan Hill] Centennial ProjectA History Trail — Dedicated November 10, 2006 —
On Monterey Road (California Route 82).
49 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — The Butterfield Stage stopped here.Charley Parkhurst
On Portola Drive east of 35th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
50 California, Tulare County, Fountain Springs — 648 — Fountain Springs
On Avenue 56 (County Route J22) at Old Stage Coach Road, on the right when traveling east on Avenue 56.
51 California, Tulare County, Fountain Springs — Old Stage Road
On Avenue 56 (County Route J22) at Old Stage Coach Road, on the right when traveling east on Avenue 56.
52 California, Tulare County, Lindsay — 471 — Butterfield Overland Mail Route
On Fremont Drive, 0.1 miles south of Hermosa Street, on the left when traveling south.
53 California, Tulare County, Porterville — 473 — Tule River Stage Station
On N. Main Street (California Route J29) at W. Henderson Avenue on N. Main Street.
54 California, Tulare County, Visalia — Butterfield Overland Mail
On East Main Street west of North Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
55 Missouri, Barry County, Cassville — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri - 1858-1861
On Main Street (State Road Y) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
56 Missouri, Benton County, Warsaw — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri1858-1861
On Van Buren Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Van Buren Street.
57 Missouri, Christian County, Clever — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri — 1858-1861
On Highway ZZ, 0.1 miles north of Honeysuckle Road, on the left when traveling north.
58 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield, Downtown Springfield — 18 — Butterfield Overland Stage
On Park Central North at Olive Street, on the left when traveling south on Park Central North.
59 Missouri, Lawrence County, Aurora — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri — 1858-1861
On State Highway 39 at Farm Road 2035, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 39.
60 Missouri, Lawrence County, Aurora — Smith Station
On Farm Road 2020, 0.3 miles east of Farm Road 1212, on the right when traveling east.
61 Missouri, Moniteau County, Tipton — TiptonButterfield Overland Mail Terminus
On U.S. 50 west of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
62 Missouri, Morgan County, Syracuse — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri - 1858-1861
On Front Street (U.S. 50) east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
63 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Speedy Delivery
Near Walnut Street east of Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
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64 New Mexico, Doña Ana County, Anthony — Butterfield Trail/Espejo's Expedition/On the Camino Real
Near Interstate 10.
65 New Mexico, Doña Ana County, Las Cruces — La Mesilla
On State Road 28 at State Road 292, on the right when traveling south on State Road 28.
66 New Mexico, Doña Ana County, Mesilla — Butterfield Overland TrailSouth Central Region
On Calle de Guadalupe, on the left when traveling north.
67 New Mexico, Doña Ana County, Mesilla — La Posta de Mesilla
On Calle De San Albino south of Calle de Parian, on the right when traveling south.
68 New Mexico, Luna County, Deming — First Road to Southern California
On U.S. 180 at milepost 145 at Butterfield Trail, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 180.
69 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — Historic Butterfield Trail in Indian Territory1857-1861
Near North Mississippi Avenue (U.S. 69) 0.8 miles north of West Liberty Road (U.S. 75), on the right when traveling north.
70 Oklahoma, Bryan County, Kenefic — Nail's CrossingButterfield Overland Mail
Near Nails Crossing Road, on the right when traveling west.
71 Oklahoma, Le Flore County, Spiro — Skullyville
On Spring Road, 0.2 miles north of County Road 22A, on the left when traveling north.
72 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — Butterfield Overland StageThe Red River Journey
Near Nazih Zuhdi Drive west of North Laird Avenue.
73 Texas, Coke County, Blackwell — 1973 — Fort Chadbourne
On U.S. 277 at Fort Chadbourne Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 277.
74 Texas, Coke County, Blackwell — 4983 — Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861(Butterfield Stage)
On U.S. 277, 0.2 miles north of Texas Highway 70, in the median.
75 Texas, Coke County, Bronte — 4374 — Route of the Southern Overland Mail Line
On U.S. 277, 1.6 miles north of Texas Highway 70, on the right when traveling north.
76 Texas, Coke County, Bronte — 4983 — Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861(Butterfield Stage)
On State Highway 158, 0.5 miles east of 7 Mile Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
77 Texas, Cooke County, Gainesville — 590 — Butterfield Overland Stage Line
On North Grand Avenue (Farm to Market Road 372) at Frontage U.S. 82 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling north on North Grand Avenue.
78 Texas, Crane County, Girvin — 2567 — Horsehead Crossing, C.S.A.(about 10 mi. NW)
On U.S. 67/385, on the right when traveling south.
79 Texas, Culberson County, Pine Springs — Butterfield Overland MailThe Pinery Station
Near U.S. 62/180, 0.2 miles east of Entrace to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, on the left when traveling east.
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80 Texas, Culberson County, Pine Springs — 7929 — Ruins of "The Pinery" or "Pine Spring" Stage Stand
On U.S. 180/62, on the left when traveling east.
81 Texas, Culberson County, Pine Springs — The Airmen
On U.S. 180/62, on the left when traveling east.
82 Texas, Culberson County, Van Horn — 7926 — Van Horn Wells(One-Half Mile West)
On U.S. 90, 10.5 miles south of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling south.
83 Texas, El Paso County, El Paso — 15036 — Butterfield Overland Mail
Near Cottonwoods Drive, 0.8 miles north of Global Reach Drive.
84 Texas, El Paso County, El Paso — 4031 — Pioneer Plaza
On South El Paso Street, on the right when traveling north.
85 Texas, Grayson County, Sherman — 11905 — Butterfield Overland Mail Route Through Grayson County
On Lamar Street (State Highway 56) east of Crockett Street, on the left when traveling east.
86 Texas, Grayson County, Sherman — Stone from Old Ox Mill
On Lamar Street (State Highway 56) near Travis Street, on the left when traveling east.
87 Texas, Grayson County, Whitesboro — Diamond StationButterfield Overland Mail Stage Stop
On West Main Street (State Highway 56) 1.1 miles east of U.S. 82, on the right when traveling west.
88 Texas, Jack County, Jacksboro — 588 — Butterfield Stage Line
On South Main Street (U.S. 281) at Hull Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
89 Texas, Jack County, Jacksboro — 2009 — Fort Richardson
On South Main Street (U.S. 281), on the right when traveling south.
90 Texas, Jones County, Abilene — Butterfield Trail
On US 83/277 Southbound Frontage Road, 0.7 miles south of Private Road 314, on the right when traveling south.
91 Texas, Jones County, Abilene — Fort Phantom HillPost on the Clear Fork of the Brazos
Near Farm to Market Road 600, 2 miles north of Farm to Market Road 1082, on the right when traveling north.
92 Texas, Jones County, Abilene — 2004 — Fort Phantom Hill
On Farm to Market Road 600, 2 miles north of Farm to Market Road 1082, on the left when traveling north.
93 Texas, Loving County, Mentone — 9460 — Route of Old Butterfield Stagecoach Road
On State Highway 302, 0.4 miles west of Pecos Street (County Road 300), on the right when traveling west.
94 Texas, Pecos County, Fort Stockton — 4757 — Site of Comanche Springs
On Spring Drive near East 1st Street.
95 Texas, Pecos County, Girvin — 2564 — Horse Head Crossing on the Pecos River
On Horse Head Road, 3.1 miles north of Farm to Market Road 11, on the right when traveling north.
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96 Texas, Reeves County, Pecos — 1473 — Emigrants' Crossing(20 mi. SE)
On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
97 Texas, Reeves County, Pecos — 4071 — Pope's Crossing
On U.S. 285 at County Route 453, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 285.
98 Texas, Shackelford County, Albany — 584 — Butterfield Overland Mail
Near U.S. 180, 1.8 miles east of Bluff Creek Road (County Road 201), on the right when traveling east.
99 Texas, Shackelford County, Albany — 4958 — Smith's Station
Near Chimney Creek Ranch Road (County Road 220) 2.3 miles south of U.S. 180, on the right when traveling south.
100 Texas, Taylor County, Merkel — 756 — Castle Peak(2.6 Miles WSW)
On Farm to Market Road 1235 south of County Road 302, on the right when traveling south.

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