D.A.R. Pony Express Monument - St. Joseph, Missouri
Posted by: BruceS
N 39° 45.383 W 094° 50.915
15S E 341641 N 4402352
Monument placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorating the start point of the Pony Express in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM1KFA
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2007
Views: 118
This monument was placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1912. The text of the monument is:
"This monument erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the City of St. Joseph. Marks the place where the first Pony Express started on April 3, 1860. 1912"
Visit Instructions:
1) Locate and photograph a monument or memorial to the Pony Express, be it a stone or a mural or a roadside sign.
2) The standard rules apply: a photo of the goal and one of your GPS unit - no vacation photos or web downloads will be accepted.
3) Include the coordinates of the location and the name of the city or town in your log.
4) Feel free to include as much history as you'd like. Educate us!