Place

Big Sandy Station

Three stone monuments sit next to a tree alongside a road.
The location of the Big Sandy Station.

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Quick Facts
Location:
Farson, Wyoming
Significance:
A station on the Pony Express Trail.

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Pony Express Wyoming No. 31 Relay Station
(Big Sandy)

With both the Big Sandy and Little Sandy creeks flowing nearby, and the crossing for the Big Sandy Creek being just a short distance north, Big Sandy station had a great location. It served as both a stage station and a Pony Express relay station until 1862. 

Site Information

Location (Farson, Wyoming)

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Pony Express National Historic Trail

Pony Express National Historic Trail

Last updated: May 31, 2025