Pony Express Station - Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted by: 
brwhiz
N 40° 45.936 W 111° 53.454
12T E 424808 N 4513118
A monument marking the point at which the transfer of horses and mail accurred.
Waymark Code: WM9NAT
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2010
Views: 17
This Monument
Marks the Site of the
Great Salt Lake City Station
of
The Pony Express
St. Joseph Mo. Sacramento Cal.
Inaugurated April 3,
1860
Marker Name: Great Salt Lake City Station
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
The marker is located in front of the Bayleaf Cafe. The monument also contains a plaque marking the Centennial of the Pony Express.
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmark Association
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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