Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company

  • American

More than 1800 miles in 10 days! From St Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California the Pony Express could deliver a letter faster than ever before.

In operation for only 18 months between April 1860 and October 1861, the Pony Express nevertheless has become synonymous with the Old West. In the era before electronic communication, the Pony Express was the thread that tied East to West. - NPS

Notable Position Person From To
Pony Express Rider Joaquin Miller
Owner Benjamin Holladay 1862
Pony Express Rider William F Cody 1861
Partner William B Waddell (Pony Express) 1855 1862
Express Stop Owner Samuel Buckland 1860 1861
Themes with Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1860/00/00 Stagecoach Inn Fairfield
1860/00/00 Simpson Springs Utah
1860/00/00 Pony Express Terminal Sacramento
1860/00/00 Cold Springs Pony Express Station Ruins Eastgate
1860/00/00 Hollenberg Pony Express Station Hanover, KS
1860/00/00 Marysville Pony Express Barn Marysville
1860/00/00 Pony Express Stables St Joseph, MO
1860/00/00 Ruby Valley Pony Express Station Elko
1860/00/00 Mud Springs Pony Express Station Site Dalton
1860/00/00 John Patee House, St Joe St Joseph, MO
1860/00/00 Start
1860/00/00 Fort Caspar Casper
1860/00/00 Fort Churchill Silver Springs
1860/00/00 Samuel Buckland enters into an agreement with Russell, Majors and Waddell to become a Pony Express stop on the line from St Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Express Owner Buckland Station Stagecoach
1861/00/00 End
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