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Five Mile House-Overland Pony Express Route in California

On campus of California State University (CSU) 6000 J St., left on State University Drive East to Guy West Bridge over-crossing and plaza. Plaque located in plaza., Sacramento, CA , USA
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Departing at 2:45 a.m. from the Alta Telegraph Co. in Sacramento, rider Sam (Bill) Hamilton carried the first mail of the Central Overland Pony Express eastward on April 4, 1860. Quickly changing ponies at the Five Mile House, he sped on to the next stop at Fifteen Mile Station.

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