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Mormon Tavern, Overland Pony Express Route in California
On frontage rd adjacent to State Hwy 50 (P.M. 1.5), take El Dorado Hills Blvd S for 0.5 mi to old White Rd (rd to Clarksville), then NE 0.9 mi, then go W 0.3 mi on PG&E Clarksville Substation Rd to plaque, 0.5 mi W of Clarksville, Clarksville,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 39' 18",
-121° 3' 3.6108"
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California State
Historical Marker
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At this site on the old Clarksville-White Rock Emigrant Road was Mormon Tavern. Constructed in 1849, this popular stage stop was enlarged and operated by Franklin Winchell in 1851. It became a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express and on April 4, 1860, pony rider Sam (Bill) Hamilton changed horses here on the first eastbound trip.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Mormon Tavern, Overland Pony Express Route Historical Marker Location Map, Clarksville, California Map
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