Pony Express Centenial Marker - Sand Hill Station - Ogallala, Nebraska
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member gparkes
N 41° 06.313 W 101° 43.203
14T E 271592 N 4554003
A very interesting road side park. Has many different historical markers here.
Waymark Code: WM84Y2
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
Views: 10

Marker text states:

The Pony Express

Sand Hill Station

A Relay Station on the Pony Express Route, 1860-61. Often referred to as Gill's Station located near here at the crossing of the Oregon and Texas Trails. Pony Express stations in Keith County were Alkali, Sand Hill and Diamond Springs.

Erected by Keith County Historical Society
National Pony Express Centennial Association

Dwight D. Eisenhower - Chairman
Waddell F. Smith - President
Byron E. Guise - Vice President
Marker Name: Pony Express Centenial Marker - Sand Hill Station

City: no

Roadside: yes

Other: no

Web Address if available:: Not listed

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1. Close up of historical marker
2. Picture of surrounding area (would prefer to have the marker in the picture also). Thanks!
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