Fitzgerald's Station Marker - Springdale AR
N 36° 12.354 W 094° 06.827
15S E 399877 N 4007361
Quick Description: A historical marker on the premises of Fitzgerald's Station on the Butterfield Overland Stage Route.
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 1/13/2012 12:10:56 PM
Waymark Code: WMDGKX
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Long Description:
The marker reads -
FITZGERALD'S STATION
Here on this, the Old Wire Road, was located Fitzgerald's Station on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route from St. Louis to San Francisco. First trip 1858, last 1861. Longest and best conducted mail route in the world. 2795 miles. Service twice weekly. Fare $200.00, time 25 days. 140 stations for exchange of horses and passengers.
History of Marker:
Marked by Springdale Chamber of Commerce - Erected 1958
Link to Marker: Not listed
Additional Parking: Not Listed
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