kids encyclopedia robot

Pony Express facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
The Pony Express
Public company
Fate Completion of Telegraph.
Founded April 3, 1860; 163 years ago (1860-04-03)
Founder Alexander Majors, William B. Waddell, and William Hepburn Russell
Defunct October 26, 1861 (1861-10-26)

The Pony Express was a mail delivering service started on April 3, 1860. It ended on October 26, 1861. It would normally deliver mail in about 10 days.

Shutdown

On October 24, 1861, the telegraph was completed. It sent messages faster than the Pony Express. The Pony Express shut down not long after the telegraph was completed. It only lasted two days after the telegraph was first made.

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Pony Express para niños

kids search engine
Pony Express Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.