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 |
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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 |