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Pony Express National Historic TrailPony Express stables near Pony Express Headquarters at St. Joseph, MO.
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Pony Express National Historic Trail
Auto Tour Route - Missouri

Below are driving directions to begin the Pony Express National Historic Trail in Missouri. A simple map showing the general route is below the directions.



From St. Joseph, MO:

1. Take U.S. Route 36 west.

Total original route miles in Missouri: 1

 

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Map image showing the auto tour route for the Pony Express NHT from Missouri.
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Map image showing the auto tour route for the Pony Express NHT from Missouri.
A barbed wire fence and windmill are near the Point of Rocks formation on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail in New Mexico  

Did You Know?
After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, the United States acquired almost half of Mexico's lands, including New Mexico. Trade and military freighting on the historic Santa Fe Trail boomed, with both firms and individuals obtaining and subcontracting lucrative government contracts.

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Last Updated: November 02, 2006 at 17:14 EST