How can I become a Pony Express Rider and ride in the Annual Re-Ride?
In order to participate as a rider in the Annual Re-Ride one has to be a member of the National Pony Express Association. You may find out more information on NPEA Membership here. Return to List Question: We have an old lock and key that has inscribed on it “property of Pony Express station # l”. We are interested in information as to where station # 1 was. I have a padlock and keys that say “Pony Express Station #8” we were just wondering where they came from. Answer: I have seen a number of these for auction on eBay and really doubt their authenticity, unless someone found a warehouse full of them. As for the #1, at the time of the Pony Express the company did not number the stations. Mattes in his book The Pony Express, From St. Joseph to Fort Laramie has number the stations with a “Research Number”. “Kansas #1” was Elwood. He also includes the 1859 U.S. Mail Station Numbers, however, there is no #1 or #2 listed. The Pony Express Stations of 1860-61 were not numbered, however, many
