Butterfield Trail (2) in Doña-Ana County, New Mexico

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Butterfield Trail (2)

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Stagecoaches of the Butterfield Overland Mail Co. began carrying passengers and mail from St. Louis to San Francisco, across southern New Mexico in 1858. The 2,795-mile journey took 21-22 days. In 1861 the service was re-routed through Salt Lake City.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00