Guidebook
NO. 702 FOLSOM-OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ROUTE IN CALIFORNIA - Gold rush and railroad town, Folsom became the western terminus of the Central Overland Pony Express on July 1, 1860. During its first few months, the express mail had been run by pony to and from Sacramento, but beginning July 1, 1860, the Sacramento Valley Railroad carried it between Sacramento and Folsom until Placerville was made the terminus.
Location
819 Sutter St near Decatur, Folsom
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Notes
The state plaque is on the exterior wall of the Wells Fargo building on the side next to the Museum.
CHL #702 Pony Express Route - plaque is on the left side of the Wells Fargo building.
CHL #702 Pony Express Route - plaque is on the left side of the Wells Fargo building.
CHL #702 - Pony Express Route
No. 702 Pony Express Route Plaque