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Home California El Dorado County County Kyburz Webster's (Sugar Loaf House), Overland Pony Express Route in California

Webster's (Sugar Loaf House), Overland Pony Express Route in California

On Hwy 50 (P.M. 48. 0), 1.0 mi W of Kyburz, about 500 ft from Sugar Loaf Ave., Kyburz, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 46' 13.0008", -120° 18' 42.3936"
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This was the site of Webster's Sugar Loaf House, well-known stopping place during the Comstock rush. Beginning in April 1860, it was used as a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express, and in 1861 it became a horse change station for pioneer stage companies and the Overland Mail.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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