Place

Gothenburg Pony Express Station

A historic one room log cabin in a park. — The original log building was disassembled, moved, and reassembled in its current location in 1931.
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Alert: 2024 Re-Ride Information

The rider will pass through the town of Gothenburg, but not directly by the Machette's Station (this log cabin, which was moved to its current location.) The rider will not stop in Gothenburg. Please plan a visit around the rider to this amazing Pony Express Station and Museum.

Near Gothenburg, on June 19th, at 2:15 pm, the rider is scheduled to be passing by the Midway Station, which is on private land and is only open for the event. The Midway Station is located 2-3 miles south of Gothenburg.

Use this website to follow the rider near Gothenburg to determine the location to see a passby: Follow The Ride – National Pony Express Association

Pony Express Nebraska No. 21 Contract Station (Machette’s / Upper 96 Ranch / Dan Trout’s / Joe Bower’s / Broken Ranch) The actual station is now located in the Gothenburg city park, not at its original station location.
Gothenburg is home to two original Pony Express stations. The Sam Machette station (museum) is located in the beautiful Ehmen city park/arboretum. The original log building was disassembled, moved and reassembled in its current location in 1931 after it was donated to the city of Gothenburg by Mrs. C.A. Williams.

The second station in Gothenburg is still located on the original Oregon/Pony Express trail just south of town on private property. The Midway Station (Pony Express Nevada No. 19 Home Station) is owned and meticulously cared for by the Gill family of Gothenburg. Even though this station is not open to the general public, special interest groups and tour buses have been allowed out to view the property.