The Pony Express connected Missouri with California, establishing a critical communication link between the eastern and western United States in the mid-19th century. This innovative mail service employed a relay system of horseback riders who traversed nearly 2,000 miles of rugged terrain to deliver mail in record time. By significantly reducing the time it took for news and correspondence to travel across the continent, the Pony Express played a vital role in keeping the rapidly expanding nation connected and informed. Despite its short-lived operation, it remains a legendary chapter in the history of American communication and transportation.
Pony Express postmark, 1860, westbound
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