Historical Marker
Prosperity Corner
Historical marker location:
103 South Smith Street, Cuba, Missouri
( Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Highway ZZ) and South Smith Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.)
Marker installed: 2003
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.