Rockville House - Rockville, California
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heringermr
N 38° 14.660 W 122° 07.330
10S E 576815 N 4233289
A Pony Express Station on historic Highway 40 in Northern California
Waymark Code: WM93E2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2010
Views: 6
The "Rockville House" site was located on the Northwest corner of Rockville an Suisun Valley Roads. This was a settlement and stage stop along the road between Sacramento and Benicia. Located here was a hotel, a blacksmith's shop and a few stores. The use of stone to construct buildings and walls in this area was an attractive feature.
The Pony Express first used this new route on April 23, 1860. The rider left from Vacaville, rode southwest and then south to Fairfield. He left Fairfield going west on the Rockville Road for a last relay stop at the "Rockville House" and a fresh horse. He left for Benicia around 5:20 am. heading south. He could see Mt. Diablo rising above the southern horizon in the early morning sunlight.
Visit Instructions:
1) Locate and photograph a monument or memorial to the Pony Express, be it a stone or a mural or a roadside sign.
2) The standard rules apply: a photo of the goal and one of your GPS unit - no vacation photos or web downloads will be accepted.
3) Include the coordinates of the location and the name of the city or town in your log.
4) Feel free to include as much history as you'd like. Educate us!
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