The Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company, better known as the Pony Express was founded by William H. Russell, Alexander Majors and William B. Waddell.
From April 3, 1860 to October 1861 the "Express" riders shortened the time for mail from the Atlantic to the new state of California to about ten days. The Pony Express filled the need until the telegraph reach the coast.
Some famous names road for the Pony Express. Bill Cody set records when he was just 15 years old. And Billy Tate at 14 years of age rode the leg in Nevada near Ruby Valley. During the Paiute uprising in 1860 Billy was chased and trapped in the hills. During the fight he killed 7 of his assailants before being killed himself. His body was found riddled with arrows but not scalped. The Paiutes had great respect for his bravery......Medicineman!
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