Robert Lee, TX, United States
Southern Overland Mail, 1858-1861. Passed near this site, providing for the first time combined passenger and mail service between Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Operating west from St. Louis and Memphis, John Butterfield's company used 1,350 horses and mules and 90 Concord coaches and wagons. Stage t
raveled at a run, despite lack of good roads. A signal given approaching a station would have fresh horses ready and food on the table for crew and passengers. Route had stations 12 to 113 miles apart
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 17707 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off