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Pony Express Ferry "Oakland" - Oakland, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ucdvicky
N 37° 47.665 W 122° 16.640
10S E 563624 N 4183251
Quick Description: Marker of the transfer point between Oakland and San Francisco.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 1/16/2008 11:21:57 AM
Waymark Code: WM2ZMR
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 46
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Long Description:
This is the spot where rider Thomas Bedford almost missed the boat to San Francisco. The ferry left at 9:32 and arrived in San Francisco at 10:30.
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!
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