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| Landmark #697 | Sacramento County | Visited: April 5, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the first stop on the eastward Pony Express Route! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Departing at 2:45 a.m. from the Alta Telegraph Co. in Sacramento, rider Sam (Bill) Hamilton carried the first mail of the Central Overland Pony Express eastward on April 4, 1860. Quickly changing ponies at the Five Mile House, he sped on to the next stop at Fifteen Mile Station.
OTHER TIDBITS: “Bill” Hamilton was one of 228 riders on the Pony Express, whose roster included the likes of “Wild Bill” Hickok, “Buffalo Bill” Cody, and “Cyclone Charlie” Thompson! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: On campus of California State University 6000 “J” St. Left on State University Drive East to Guy West Bridge over-crossing and plaza Plaque located in plaza Sacramento, CA 95826 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~391mi (630km) — 6.6hrs |
| When should I go? | The plaque is visible any time, but be mindful of parking rules and restrictions! Most of the lots require a permit, but you can find half hour parking spaces nearby! |