Canyon Springs Stage Station
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 44° 04.642 W 104° 08.254
13T E 569054 N 4880827
On US 85 at Mallo Rd in Four Corners.
Waymark Code: WMNMAR
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2015
Views: 3
Scene of the only successful raid on a Deadwood treasure coach. On September 25, 1878, the treasure coach, carrying between $20,000 and $140,000 (reports vary) was held up at this place. Hugh Campbell, a passenger, was killed and the driver, Gale Hill, was badly wounded. Scott Davis the shotgun messenger, killed one of the outlaws and fatally wounded another, the others escaped.
Part of the treasure was recovered. Legend has it that some of the gold was buried near here. The little log station was torn down a few years ago.
Marker Name: Canyon Springs Stage Station
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information:
A Blue Star Memorial Highway is located adjacent.
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Group Responsible for Placement: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
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