Pony Express Museum, Communication history museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States.
The museum exhibits artifacts, documents, and interactive displays about the historic mail delivery service that connected California with the eastern United States.
From April 1860 to October 1861, riders of the Pony Express traveled over 1,900 miles across mountains, deserts, and plains to deliver mail.
The recruitment criteria for Pony Express riders reflected American frontier values, seeking young, light, skilled horsemen ready to face daily dangers.
The museum opens daily at 914 Penn Street in St. Joseph, offering military, senior, and group discounts with partial wheelchair accessibility.
A 60-foot diorama within the museum illustrates the diverse landscapes riders encountered during their journeys from Missouri to California.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 39.75610,-94.84870
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:41
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