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Closure Announcement
- When
- 1861-10-26
- Where
- Saint Joseph, Missouri
The Pony Express announced its closure on October 26, 1861, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, following the telegraph's completion.
The announcement occurred two days after the transcontinental telegraph reached Salt Lake City, connecting Omaha and Sacramento. Saint Joseph, the county seat of Buchanan County, was the location of the announcement. The service had operated for eighteen months, ending its role as the primary communication link.
Sources
- Pony Express Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- St. Joseph, Missouri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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