Orphans Preferred

Orphans Preferred

The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express

"WANTED. YOUNG, SKINNY, WIRY FELLOWS. NOT OVER 18. MUST BE EXPERT RIDERS. WILLING TO RISK DEATH DAILY. ORPHANS PREFERRED"

-California newspaper help wanted ad, 1860

Photo Gallery

This photo gallery contains art ranging from the first rider leaving St. Joseph, Missouri to figures associated with the Pony Express, like Mark Twain.