Folsom Pony Express Terminus
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heringermr
N 38° 40.587 W 121° 10.713
10S E 658444 N 4282447
California Historical Landmark #702
Waymark Code: WM4HK0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2008
Views: 63
Gold rush and railroad town, Folsom became the western terminus of the Central Overland Pony Express on July 1, 1860. During its first few months, the express mail had been run by pony to and from Sacramento, but beginning July 1, 1860, the Sacramento Valley Railroad carried it between Sacramento and Folsom until Placerville was made the terminus.
Marker Number: 702.00
Marker Name: FOLSOM-OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ROUTE IN CALIFORNIA
County: Sacramento
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 04/02/1960
Location:
819 Sutter St near Decatur, Folsom
Website: Not listed
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