Pony Express - Julesburg, Colorado
Posted by: BruceS
N 40° 59.142 W 102° 15.814
13T E 730200 N 4540776
Historical marker commemorating the Pony Express and Julesburg, Colorado.
Waymark Code: WM217M
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2007
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The Pony Express
Julesburg, Colorado
Jules Beni, after whom Julesburg is named, was the station master for the
Pony Express and Overland Stage. He was killed by Jack Suade, who later
became a notorious gunman ~ text of marker
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: Pony Express Centennial Association
Fort Sedgwick Historical Society
County or City: Sedgwick County
Date Dedicated: 1961
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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