to St Joseph, MO. First Stop the Pony Express National Museum.
On 3 Apr 1860 a lone rider left on horseback from the gates of this stable.
the riders traveled 2000 miles west to Sacramento, CA.
Pony Express School House orginally 1860,
rebuilt 2011.
rebuilt 2011.
Pony Express Stables
At 7:15 pm on 3 Apr 1860 the Pony Express began.
One of the Cabins along the way for the rider to relax,
and switch horses.
and switch horses.
Map of 1861, many changes were made after the
Civil War, Territories were added and States were made.
Civil War, Territories were added and States were made.
This large map of the United States was on Display
in the Robidoux Hotel, now destroyed.
It shows alot of interesting markings.
Steam Locamotive ran between Hannibal MO, to St Joseph MO.
Built 1937 at the cost of $99,265.00
Retired 1957
Built 1937 at the cost of $99,265.00
Retired 1957
Pam and Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI try to look every week at your wonderful experience. You guys are fantastic! And I am so jelious of all of the different flowers you are seeing over there. I foliage looks amazing! Now I know where I want to go on a mission.
Mitzi Pruitt