Pony Express Country

Pony Express Country is like a charming quilt – made of pioneer spirit, small-town hospitality and colorful Native American culture. Here, you can follow the Oregon-California Trail and reach the only authentic Pony Express home station still standing at its original site. You’ll wander through historic small towns. Wind along scenic country roads to find old barns, apple orchards, forgotten ghost towns and trail ruts. Rediscover frontier river ports such as Atchison, Elwood and White Cloud, where 30 to 40 riverboats once docked. Along the way, you’re also sure to sample good food, friendly conversation and one of the most charming vacation experiences you can imagine.

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Highland

The establishment of Highland begins with the Iowa, Sac and Fox Indian Mission established in 1827 by Father Samuel Irvin, a Presbyterian missionary from Pennsylvania. A portion of the original…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Hanover

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Blue Rapids

On October 24, 1913, more than 3,000 fans watched the Chicago White Sox and New…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Hiawatha

Hiawatha was founded in 1857. John M. Coe, John P. Wheller, and Thomas J. Drummond…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Elwood

A trading post was established at Elwood in 1852, in the area known as Roseport.…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Denison

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Centralia

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Holton

In May of 1856, a Milwaukee wagon train financed by E.D. Holton made its way…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Atchison

Situated on hills and bluffs along the Missouri River, Atchison is one of the most…

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Explore a County Nemaha County 3 cities  ·  7 counties in Pony Express Country

Many things went into the birth and growth of Nemaha County and its towns. Like many others across America, these…

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