Bates County, Missouri in 1862

Historical marker location:

Butler, Missouri

( Marker can be reached from Marth Road (Road 1002) near Cooper Road (County Road 5001).)

Marker installed: 2012

The Pony Express, a mail delivery service that operated from 1860 to 1861, had a route that went through Missouri. The service used a network of riders and relay stations to transport mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in just 10 days.