Fallon, NV, United States
Pony Express Route 1860 Sesquicentennial 2010. One hundred and fifty years ago, the Pony Express was founded by W.H. Russell, Alexander Majors and William B. Waddell, operators of the Overland Stage Line of Leavenworth, Kansas. During a visit to Washington, Mr. Russell was urged by California Senato
r William Gwin to expand the Overland Stage operation to facilitate faster mail service. Mr. Russell’s partners hesitated due to projected high costs; he persevered and the first ride began on April 3
Listen to the audio guide for plaque № 49045 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off