First Pony Express Run

Date: April 3, 1860 • Location: Saint Joseph, United States

The first successful United States Pony Express run from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, begins.

The Pony Express was an American express mail service that used relays of horse-mounted riders between Missouri and California. It was operated by the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.