Pony Express Station, Edwards Creek Churchill County
Dedicated June 2001
Sponsored by Hendrix Creek Ranch
Ed & Virginia Kuechler-Jim Stretesky
Pony Express Trail Association--Joe Nardone-Historian
The Pony Express ran from 1860-1861 covering approx. 2,000 miles. It eventually acquired over 100 stations, 80 riders and between 400-500 horses. With the completion of the Pacific Telegraph Company, there was no longer the need for the Pony Express after 1861.
From the sign at the Edwards Creek Station:
