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| Landmark #259 | Salt Lake County | Visited: April 12, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque roughly marking the site of the Traveler’s Rest Pony Express Station! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: The Pony Express epoch began simultaneously April 3, 1860 with riders starting at St. Joseph, Missouri, and San Francisco, California. It was a 1966-mile journey and reduced the time of transmitting news across the country from approximately 21 to 10 days. Nearly one hundred stations were established. This spot marks the first station south of Salt Lake City. It was a small adobe building known as Travelers’ Rest. Here, riders exchanged horses and received needed repairs, food, or lodging. With the inception of telegraph, the Pony Express was abolished in October, 1861.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: Parkside Dr. 495 E. 5300 So. Murray, UT 84107 Annotations: From Beaver: ~192mi (309km) — 3.2hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |