#701 - Placerville Pony Express
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TimberToo
N 38° 43.671 W 120° 48.196
10S E 690955 N 4288867
Pony Express marker near downtown Placerville with interesting metal work sculptures nearby.
Waymark Code: WMV3J
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2006
Views: 36
Gold rush town and western terminus of the Placerville-Carson Road to the Comstock, Placerville was a relay station of the Central Overland Pony Express from April 4, 1860 until June 30, 1861. Here on April 4, 1860, the first eastbound pony rider, William (Sam) Hamilton, changed horses, added an express letter to his mochila, and sped away for Sportsman's Hall. Placerville was the western terminus of the Pony Express from July 1, 1861 until its discontinuance on October 26, 1861.
The marker is placed near other historical sculptures near a busy corner just off Hwy 49.
Marker Number: 701.00
Marker Name:
Placerville-Overland Pony Express Route in California
County: El Dorado
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 04/02/1960
Location:
SW corner of Main and Sacramento, Placerville
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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