Callao in Ibapah in Juab County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Willow Springs Pony Express Station
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024
1. Willow Springs Pony Express Station Marker
This station was established April 3, 1860 on the route of the Pony Express between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. It was discontinued October 27, 1861 when the transcontinental telegraph line was opened.
An overland stage station was operated here from 1859 to 1870.
Citizens of Callao - Oregon Trail Memorial Association
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association
Erected 1939 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 83.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1860.
Location. 39° 54.015′ N, 113° 42.851′ W. Marker is in Ibapah, Utah, in Juab County. It is in Callao. Marker is on North Pony Express Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13186 N Pony Express Road, Wendover UT 84083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Central Overland Trail - Willow Springs (Callao) (a few steps from this marker); Central Overland Trail - Boyd Station
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Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024
2. Willow Springs Pony Express Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
