Moore's (Riverton)
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 46.271 W 120° 26.948
10S E 721609 N 4294474
California Registered Historical Landmark #705
Waymark Code: WM1H7J
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
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This was the site of a change station of the Pioneer Stage Company in the 1850's and 1860's. During 1860-1861, the Central Overland Pony Express maintained here the first pony remount station east of Sportsman's Hall.
Marker Number: 705.00

Marker Name: MOORE'S (RIVERTON)-OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ROUTE IN CALIFORNIA

County: El Dorado

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 04/03/1960

Location:
At the intersection of US. Highway 50 and Ice House Road (P.M. 39.7), 9.0 miles West of Kyburz

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