It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only 10 days. This relay system along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in eight states was the most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph.
The Pony Express National Historic Trail, authorized by Congress, includes nearly 1900 miles of historic trail. It was the primary "road" used by young riders on swift horses to carry the US Mail between St Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California -often in ten days or less with good weather. The route passes through eight states from Missouri to California. - NPS
| Place | Locale | Type | AsNotedIn |
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| John Patee House, St Joe |
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| Hollenberg Pony Express Station |
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| St Joseph, MO | City |
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| Ruby Valley Pony Express Station |
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| Pony Express Stables |
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| Marysville Pony Express Barn |
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| Simpson Springs | Place |
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| Cold Springs Pony Express Station Ruins |
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| Mud Springs Pony Express Station Site |
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| Stagecoach Inn |
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| Fort Caspar |
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| Pony Express Terminal |
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| Fort Churchill |
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| Last Name | Name | AsNotedIn |
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| Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company: | Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company |
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| Miller: | Joaquin Miller |
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| Waddell: | William B Waddell (Pony Express) |
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| Cody: | William F Cody |
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| Cultural Affiliation: | American West |
| Locale Type: | Route |
History
The Pony Express operated for 18 months from 1860-1861. - AsNotedIn
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