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NO. 703 PLEASANT GROVE HOUSE OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ROUTE IN CALIFORNIA - This was the site of a popular road-house where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed from July 1, 1860 to June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward to Placerville through Rescue, Dry Creek Crossing, and Missouri Flat.

Location

We found it at approximately "2459 Green Valley Road", Rescue California. (North side of street) Across the street from Pleasant Grove middle School.
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CHL No. 703 Pony Express: Pleasant Grove House

CHL No. 703 Pony Express: Pleasant Grove House Plaque

CHL No. 703 Pony Express: Pleasant Grove House Marker

CHL No. 703 Pony Express: Pleasant Grove House