Cold Springs Pony Express Station Ruins
Cold Springs Pony Express Station Ruins, Historic Pony Express station ruins in Churchill County, Nevada.
The stone remains of Cold Springs Station include sections of walls with window openings, a fireplace, and remnants of a corral across 9.9 acres.
Constructed in 1860, the station served as a vital mail delivery point until 1861, when Indian conflicts led to its abandonment by the Overland Mail Company.
The station represents the advancement of communication networks in the American West through the establishment of the transcontinental Pony Express route.
Located 60 miles east of Fallon on U.S. Route 50, the site includes parking facilities, historical exhibits, and vault toilets at the day-use area.
During the Pyramid Lake War of 1860, station keeper Jose Zowgaltz received fatal wounds while attempting to reach the safety of Cold Springs Station.
Location: Churchill County
GPS coordinates: 39.39025,-117.85449
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:45
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