Nearest city Hanover, Kansas Architect G.H. Hollenburg Opened 1860 Phone +1 785-337-2635 | Built 1860 NRHP Reference # 66000352 Area 2 ha Added to NRHP 15 October 1966 | |
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Address 2889 23rd Rd, Hanover, KS 66945, USA Similar Marais des Cygnes Massacre, Weaver Hotel, Wolf House Museum, Pawnee Indian Museum, First Territorial Capitol Profiles | ||
Hollenberg pony express station state historic site
Hollenberg Pony Express Station, also known as Cottonwood Pony Express Station, was built by Gerat H. Hollenberg in 1858, to serve travelers on the Oregon and California Trails. When the Pony Express was established in 1860, the cabin served riders and provided remounts. The station also served the Butterfield Overland Mail. Hollenberg traded with emigrants on the trails, operated the westernmost Pony Express station in Kansas, and provided relay services for the Overland Mail. The building has never been moved and retains its original dimensions. Hollenberg prospered, establishing the town of Hanover, Kansas and winning election to the Kansas Legislature.
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The station is owned by the state of Kansas and is operated by the Kansas Historical Society as Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.