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The Nevada Division of the National Pony Express (NPEA Nevada Division) is part
of an eight state organization dedicated to keeping the history of the Pony
Express alive, and preserving the National Pony Express Trail.
The eight states are all a part of the
Pony Express (XP) trail. Currently the western most part of the trail that is
used today is Sacramento, CA and the eastern point is St. Joseph, MO. Between
these two points the trail touches eight states; California, Nevada, Utah,
Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri; covering a distance of 1,966
miles. Each of the states is called
a Division. The Divisions each have their own Bylaws and officers. Then there is
the National Pony Express Association, Inc (NPEA) which oversees the entire
organization.
There is a Re-enactment performed each
year during the month of June. In the odd year, such as 2009, the mail will
leave St. Joseph, MO bound for Sacramento, CA. The mail is carried in a
'Mochila' which fits over the saddle. The Mochila is handed off to different
riders and horses as it makes it's way over the trail. The re-enactment for 2009
will start in St. Joseph, MO on June 9 and finish in Old Town Sacramento, CA on
June 19. There are forms that can be used to send letters via the Pony Express
this year, just click on the 'LETTER' navigation button above to get the forms. There
are other forms for use by current/new members located in the 'FORMS' section of
this web site. This website is
under construction and it is hoped that it will be more informative and easier
to navigate very soon.
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