One hundred-and-fifty-plus years ago, Pony Express riders galloped across eight states delivering the mail. The states included California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. While the Pony Express was short-lived, lasting just 18 months from April of 1860 to October of 1861, it’s still the most famous mail delivery system ever used. The Pony Express was fueled by the Gold Rush in the West, which created a pressing need for faster mail service between East and West. Riders covered more than 1,800 miles in just 10 days, carrying their…
