Pony Express Centennial - Salt Lake City, Utah
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brwhiz
N 40° 45.936 W 111° 53.454
12T E 424808 N 4513118
A plaque added to the Pony Express Station monument to commemorate the Centennial of the Pony Express.
Waymark Code: WM9NAZ
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2010
Views: 14
The plaque shows a Pony Express rider in full gallop, the route of the Pony Express, and portraits of the founders/owners/operators of the Express.
The plaque is inscribed:
National Pony Express Centennial Association
1860-1861 Trail Marker 1960-1961
Marker Name: Trail Marker
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
The monument is located in front of the Bayleaf Cafe.
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: National Pony Express Centennial Association
Date Dedicated: 1960
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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