Articles related to "Pony Express"
History of the Pony Express
In this day and age of computers and email, it's probably hard to believe that mail was once delivered to the rugged American West by horseback.
history of the pony express • america's first mail delivery • pony express • st. joseph missouri • pony express riders
In this day and age of computers and email, it's probably hard to believe that mail was once delivered to the rugged American West by horseback.
history of the pony express • america's first mail delivery • pony express • st. joseph missouri • pony express riders
Sesquicentennial Approaches for Pony Express
Although the identity of the first Pony Express rider to head west remains questionable, there is no doubt about the value of the service provided by the riders.
pony express • st. joseph • mo. • johnny fry • sesquicentennial
Although the identity of the first Pony Express rider to head west remains questionable, there is no doubt about the value of the service provided by the riders.
pony express • st. joseph • mo. • johnny fry • sesquicentennial
The Short Life of the Pony Express
America's famed pre-railroad mails service, the Pony Express, was a convincing demonstration of just how efficiently a delivery service could operate.
pony express • history of the pony express • transcontinental mail service • st. joseph missouri • central overland california and pike's peak expres
America's famed pre-railroad mails service, the Pony Express, was a convincing demonstration of just how efficiently a delivery service could operate.
pony express • history of the pony express • transcontinental mail service • st. joseph missouri • central overland california and pike's peak expres
Lincoln's Words by Pony Express
March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west.
pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west.
pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
BIRTH OF THE PONY EXPRESS
In 10 days, riders raced over the longest mail route which stretched from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Though successful, the Pony Express was in operation for a mere 18 months.
pony express • leavenworth • kansas • st. joseph • missouri
In 10 days, riders raced over the longest mail route which stretched from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Though successful, the Pony Express was in operation for a mere 18 months.
pony express • leavenworth • kansas • st. joseph • missouri
Fort Churchill, Nevada (Part 1)
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
fort churchill • nevada • paiute • shoshone • army
There were many forts across the west, some military and some for trading. Fort Churchill was strictly to provide a military presence to protect travellers to and from the gold and silver rush areas near Lake Tahoe and over the Sierras into California from Indians. The fort was in place for several years before the threat was diminished and the transcontinental railroad ended the need for wagon trains.
fort churchill • nevada • paiute • shoshone • army
History of the American Stagecoach
In Hollywood movies, stagecoach rides offer cozy seats and grand views, but in reality, travel by stagecoach was uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous.
concord stagecoach • american west • ben holladay • stagecoach robberies • overland mail & express company
In Hollywood movies, stagecoach rides offer cozy seats and grand views, but in reality, travel by stagecoach was uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous.
concord stagecoach • american west • ben holladay • stagecoach robberies • overland mail & express company
Pony Express and William Russell
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
pony express • butterfield stage line • william russell • russell majors and waddell • oregon trail
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
pony express • butterfield stage line • william russell • russell majors and waddell • oregon trail
Pony Express at St. Joseph
The start of the first run of the Pony Express is delayed while waiting for mail to arrive from Hannibal, Missouri.
pony express • leavenworth • kansas • russell majors and waddell • st. joseph
The start of the first run of the Pony Express is delayed while waiting for mail to arrive from Hannibal, Missouri.
pony express • leavenworth • kansas • russell majors and waddell • st. joseph
Pony Express on the Oregon Trail
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express Rider Johnny Fry
Pony Express rider Johnny Fry, carrying 49 letters and some newspapers printed on tissue paper, begins the first leg of the journey west.
pony express • pony express rider johnny fry • st. joseph • missouri • fort kearny
Pony Express rider Johnny Fry, carrying 49 letters and some newspapers printed on tissue paper, begins the first leg of the journey west.
pony express • pony express rider johnny fry • st. joseph • missouri • fort kearny
Pony Express Riders
Some 190 Pony Express stations are built between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. Horses are bought and the hiring of riders begins.
pony express • st. joseph • missouri • sacramento • california
Some 190 Pony Express stations are built between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. Horses are bought and the hiring of riders begins.
pony express • st. joseph • missouri • sacramento • california
Pony Express Riders Begin
On April 3, 1860, the first Pony Express riders start from both St. Joseph, Missouri and San Francisco, California.
pony express • st. joseph missouri and san francisco california • russell majors and waddell • government subsidy • <i>mochila</i>
On April 3, 1860, the first Pony Express riders start from both St. Joseph, Missouri and San Francisco, California.
pony express • st. joseph missouri and san francisco california • russell majors and waddell • government subsidy • <i>mochila</i>
Singing Wires Defeat Pony Express
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
The Pony Express
Much has been told of the Pony Express, yet it was only in existence for 18 months. It came into being as a way of delivering the mail from the settled east to the unsettled west without having to wait for a ship to sail around South America or a wagon train to come across the continent. Fast riders, working in relays, could bring the mail to Sacramento in as little as ten days.
pony express • russell • majors • waddell • telegraph
Much has been told of the Pony Express, yet it was only in existence for 18 months. It came into being as a way of delivering the mail from the settled east to the unsettled west without having to wait for a ship to sail around South America or a wagon train to come across the continent. Fast riders, working in relays, could bring the mail to Sacramento in as little as ten days.
pony express • russell • majors • waddell • telegraph
The Pony Express Idea
William H. Russell decides to start a Pony Express mail and telegram service.
pony express • william h. russell • oregon trail • california trail • sacramento
William H. Russell decides to start a Pony Express mail and telegram service.
pony express • william h. russell • oregon trail • california trail • sacramento
James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok had a short, but very exciting life. From plainsman, to army scout, to lawman, he made an impact on the west that will live on in history.
james butler hickok • wild bill hickok • abilene • phil coe • rock springs
Wild Bill Hickok had a short, but very exciting life. From plainsman, to army scout, to lawman, he made an impact on the west that will live on in history.
james butler hickok • wild bill hickok • abilene • phil coe • rock springs
Jim Bridger, part 2
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
OnDVD: YOUNG RIDERS - Season 1
Before Josh Brolin met Minnie Driver, before Stephen Baldwin did whatever he's doing now ... there was the West, and they had mail to deliver.
young riders • stephen baldwin • cody miller • josh brolin • yvonne suhor
Before Josh Brolin met Minnie Driver, before Stephen Baldwin did whatever he's doing now ... there was the West, and they had mail to deliver.
young riders • stephen baldwin • cody miller • josh brolin • yvonne suhor
THE HORSES WHO SETTLED AMERICA
From the first settlements on the east coast to the taming of the wild, rugged West, the American frontier was conquered on the backs and behind the rumps of sweating horses.
horses • pioneers • the west • settlers • draft horses
From the first settlements on the east coast to the taming of the wild, rugged West, the American frontier was conquered on the backs and behind the rumps of sweating horses.
horses • pioneers • the west • settlers • draft horses
The Way West: Departure Points
The bicentennial of the departure of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery is a great excuse for visting a whole host of sites related to westward migration. Here's what there is to see in Missouri, and a little bit of Illinois as well.
lewis and clark • westward migration • st. louis • missouri • oregon trail
The bicentennial of the departure of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery is a great excuse for visting a whole host of sites related to westward migration. Here's what there is to see in Missouri, and a little bit of Illinois as well.
lewis and clark • westward migration • st. louis • missouri • oregon trail
Chapter Book Fun for Adventure-Loving Young Children
Chapter book suggestions and followup activities for young children.
preschoolers • reading • children's literature • education • home education
Chapter book suggestions and followup activities for young children.
preschoolers • reading • children's literature • education • home education
Let's Celebrate April
Use your imagination to do some April kid crafts.
april • april crafts • gardening week • library week • earth day
Use your imagination to do some April kid crafts.
april • april crafts • gardening week • library week • earth day
Martha Jane Cannary – “Calamity Jane”
Article about Martha Jane Cannary, more commonly known as "Calamity Jane" - one of the women legends of the Wild West.
calamity jane • martha jane cannary • martha jane canary • blackhills • wild west
Article about Martha Jane Cannary, more commonly known as "Calamity Jane" - one of the women legends of the Wild West.
calamity jane • martha jane cannary • martha jane canary • blackhills • wild west
Buffalo Bill (Part 1)
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
Buffalo Bill (Part 2)
Buffalo Bill already had quite a reputation when he joined the Army. Amazingly, he was only 20 years old and it seemed he had been scouting and hunting buffalo forever. He was discovered by the infamous Ned Buntline, who made him famous in his dime novels.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • ned buntline • pony express • louisa frederici
Buffalo Bill already had quite a reputation when he joined the Army. Amazingly, he was only 20 years old and it seemed he had been scouting and hunting buffalo forever. He was discovered by the infamous Ned Buntline, who made him famous in his dime novels.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • ned buntline • pony express • louisa frederici
Dining at the Cheyenne Club
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Jim Bridger - Mountain Man, Guide, and Explorer
Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.
jim bridger • fort bridger • gold • oregon trail • grenville dodge
Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.
jim bridger • fort bridger • gold • oregon trail • grenville dodge
RV in Scotts Bluff, SW Nebraska
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Carson City Rendezvous Historical Treat
Each June, Carson City turns back the pages of Nevada history to the days of mountain men, the Civil War and Pony Express. It's fun for the family and educational, too.
carson city rendezvous • kit carson rendezvous • sage spirit dancers • eagle wings pageant dancers • nevada civil war volunteers
Each June, Carson City turns back the pages of Nevada history to the days of mountain men, the Civil War and Pony Express. It's fun for the family and educational, too.
carson city rendezvous • kit carson rendezvous • sage spirit dancers • eagle wings pageant dancers • nevada civil war volunteers
Historic Trails in Sweetwater County, WY
Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.
visit oregon trail • wyoming historic trails • sweetwater county trails • blm auto tour route wyoming • walk oregon trail
Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.
visit oregon trail • wyoming historic trails • sweetwater county trails • blm auto tour route wyoming • walk oregon trail
History of the Gold Rush to the Boise Basin
The Boise Basin gold rush yielded more gold than Alaska. Visitors can still walk through historic mining and ghost towns for a glimpse of western America's rich history.
boise basin • gold rush • gold mining • idaho city • placer mining
The Boise Basin gold rush yielded more gold than Alaska. Visitors can still walk through historic mining and ghost towns for a glimpse of western America's rich history.
boise basin • gold rush • gold mining • idaho city • placer mining
Scout and Hunter Buffalo Bill Cody
Buffalo Bill Cody rose from humble beginnings to become so famous that his name inspires images of the Wild West.
buffalo bill cody • wild west show • buffalo bill • indian fighter • scout
Buffalo Bill Cody rose from humble beginnings to become so famous that his name inspires images of the Wild West.
buffalo bill cody • wild west show • buffalo bill • indian fighter • scout
Calamity Jane: Heroine of the Plains
"Calamity Jane" played many roles in life, from nurse to soldier, and mother to marksman. She accomplished many things in her life and has many claims to fame. In this short biography of her life, you read about this outstanding woman of the West.
calamity jane • west • guns • marksman • horses
"Calamity Jane" played many roles in life, from nurse to soldier, and mother to marksman. She accomplished many things in her life and has many claims to fame. In this short biography of her life, you read about this outstanding woman of the West.
calamity jane • west • guns • marksman • horses
Have You Gone Postal Lately?
I would rather eat chicken fried steak than go to the post office.
usps • united states postal service • mail • post office • costs
I would rather eat chicken fried steak than go to the post office.
usps • united states postal service • mail • post office • costs
Merrily we mouse along . . .
A continuation of our reviews of state tourism web pages.
massachuetts • maine • kansas • kentucky • maryland
A continuation of our reviews of state tourism web pages.
massachuetts • maine • kansas • kentucky • maryland
Model Horse Shows: 40 Years of Fun & Friendship
Thousands of years ago, somebody made a little clay figurine of a horse. Little did he know that collecting horse figurines would eventually become a world-wide hobby.
model horse shows: 40 years of fun & friendship • live shows • model horse photo shows • model horse collecting • showing model horses
Thousands of years ago, somebody made a little clay figurine of a horse. Little did he know that collecting horse figurines would eventually become a world-wide hobby.
model horse shows: 40 years of fun & friendship • live shows • model horse photo shows • model horse collecting • showing model horses
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Buffalo Bill was a famous scout, hunter, rights advocate, and a colorful showman who chronicled "The America Wild West" in exhibition and pageant for the world to see.
william buffalo bill cody • the american wild west • anti-slavery advocates • the american indian wars • buffalo bill's wild west
Buffalo Bill was a famous scout, hunter, rights advocate, and a colorful showman who chronicled "The America Wild West" in exhibition and pageant for the world to see.
william buffalo bill cody • the american wild west • anti-slavery advocates • the american indian wars • buffalo bill's wild west
07-08 Junior Figure Skating Events
The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.
junior figure skating competition schedule • ice skate calendar • competitive skaters • winter sports • junior grand prix
The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.
junior figure skating competition schedule • ice skate calendar • competitive skaters • winter sports • junior grand prix
Beco Baby Carrier is Recalled
The company, Beco Baby Carrier has recalled their infant carrier "Beco Butterfly."
beco • beco baby carrier • butterfly carrier • recall • beco recall
The company, Beco Baby Carrier has recalled their infant carrier "Beco Butterfly."
beco • beco baby carrier • butterfly carrier • recall • beco recall
Horses and Other Heroes
As a western fan, I am often amazed at the diversity of the ‘western’ experience that each person claims to have inspired them to love either the western lifestyle or the genre. As a young 40-ish author, I have been inspired by my early upbringing in a farming community, and my exposure to B western greats. Others are entranced by the clothing, the music, the hardware, or the appeal that a sunset holds for them.<br>
don burt • quarter horses • robert taylor • wild bill elliot • valdez
As a western fan, I am often amazed at the diversity of the ‘western’ experience that each person claims to have inspired them to love either the western lifestyle or the genre. As a young 40-ish author, I have been inspired by my early upbringing in a farming community, and my exposure to B western greats. Others are entranced by the clothing, the music, the hardware, or the appeal that a sunset holds for them.<br>
don burt • quarter horses • robert taylor • wild bill elliot • valdez
James Madison and a Second Term
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
A Tour of Jesse James Sites in Missouri
The James Gang along with their buddies in the Cole Younger gang were alleged to have robbed banks, trains and stagecoaches in six Midwestern states.
jesse james • frank james • st. joseph missouri • liberty missouri • the james gang
The James Gang along with their buddies in the Cole Younger gang were alleged to have robbed banks, trains and stagecoaches in six Midwestern states.
jesse james • frank james • st. joseph missouri • liberty missouri • the james gang
Best Hotels Sacramento, CA
There are many excellent lodging options in Sacramento. Following are some of the best hotels and lodging in the City of Sacramento.
northern california • city sacramento ca • state capitol • gold rush • best hotels
There are many excellent lodging options in Sacramento. Following are some of the best hotels and lodging in the City of Sacramento.
northern california • city sacramento ca • state capitol • gold rush • best hotels
Best US Ski Resorts for Tree Skiing
Every serious skier or snowboarder craves fresh lines in a field of lush evergreens. Here are some of the top resort destinations for tree skiing from coast to coast.
tree skiing • best us ski resorts • glade skiing • us ski resorts • glades
Every serious skier or snowboarder craves fresh lines in a field of lush evergreens. Here are some of the top resort destinations for tree skiing from coast to coast.
tree skiing • best us ski resorts • glade skiing • us ski resorts • glades
Ghostly Questions 'Round the Campfire
Friends ask ghostly questions
ghost • haunting • camping • questions • dead
Friends ask ghostly questions
ghost • haunting • camping • questions • dead
How to Handle the Last Day at Work
During a layoff, it is important that impacted employees handle the last day of work on a job professionally.
unemployment and work • finding a job • last day of work • contact information • exit interviews
During a layoff, it is important that impacted employees handle the last day of work on a job professionally.
unemployment and work • finding a job • last day of work • contact information • exit interviews
Introduction to Historical Markers in Nevada
Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.
nevada historical markers • nevada state register of historic places • looking for historical markers • historical markers in nevada • historic markers
Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.
nevada historical markers • nevada state register of historic places • looking for historical markers • historical markers in nevada • historic markers
Missouri Guerilla Campaign Pt1
In the American Civil War one of the worst insurgent conflicts of modern history was fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
kansas • missouri • cavalry • guerilla • bushwacker
In the American Civil War one of the worst insurgent conflicts of modern history was fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
kansas • missouri • cavalry • guerilla • bushwacker
Nevada's Carson Valley Attractions
Nevada's first settlement, historical attractions, Basque dinners, movies and concerts in city parks, small-town celebrations provide elements for relaxing vacations.
nevada's carson valley • sierra nevada eastern slope • oldest settlement in nevada • mormon station state park • douglas county historical museum
Nevada's first settlement, historical attractions, Basque dinners, movies and concerts in city parks, small-town celebrations provide elements for relaxing vacations.
nevada's carson valley • sierra nevada eastern slope • oldest settlement in nevada • mormon station state park • douglas county historical museum
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