Pony Express
These sites are about the Pony Express. Includes maps of the route and a biography on one of the founders. Read about the history of this 1860-1861 mail delivery system.
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Student Report
Read this student report on the history of the Pony Express.
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National Park Service
Explore the links to find out more about the Pony Express.
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Pony Express History
Find out some quick facts about the Pony Express. There are also maps and a list of the Pony Express riders. The virtual tour of the museum is not working.
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Pony Express Museum
Museum located in St. Joseph, MO. Use sidebar links to find out the history as well as when you might visit this museum.
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History of the United States Postal Service
This history of the U.S. Postal Service includes a section on the Pony Express. This is a one-page PDF file.
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Clothes
Find out what people were wearing in the 1860s.
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Pony Express Math
This lesson plan on the Pony Express incorporates math into the lesson.
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Scholastic: Writing Prompt
This two page PDF file includes a writing prompt on the first page for journaling or discussing the Pony Express.
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PBS: The West
This site has a photograph of a Pony Express rider taken in 1861.
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PBS: The West
Read a biography about Pony Express rider William Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill.
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SuccessLink
This is a lesson plan for studying the Pony Express and other trails. The activity calls for students to make a brochure or a help wanted poster.
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Education Place Activity: Pony Express
This lesson plan on the Pony Express includes a link to a short history of the pony express.