National Register of Historic Places

Pony Express Stables

St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
Listed
April 2, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000322

About this property

The Pony Express Museum is a transport museum in Saint Joseph, Missouri, documenting the history of the Pony Express, the first fast mail line across the North American continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast. The museum is housed in a surviving portion of the Pike's Peak Stables, from which westward-bound Pony Express riders set out on their journey. The Pony Express Museum is one of the most historically educational museums in the country in respect to the legendary mail service that ran from April 3, 1860 to October 26, 1861. Between exhibits, a 7-part diorama, maps, an archeological dig and artifacts, the museum has entertained and educated visitors from all over the world. The museum celebrated the 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) of the Pony Express on April 1–3, 2010 which drew over 10,000 people. The museum is located at 914 Penn Street, St. Joseph, Missouri. In 2011, the museum produced a live action documentary titled Days of the Pony Express produced by Jim Conlon with Scout Films. The film was given a favorable review by Wild West Magazine.

Location

914 Penn St.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
39.75610, -94.84941

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONCOMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

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Pony Express Stables was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1970.

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Pony Express Stables is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Pony Express Stables is recorded as the industrial era.

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