9/26/2020
9/26/2020
9/26/2020
Landmark information
- Location:
Green Valley Rd (PM 5.5), 3.9 mi W of Rescue - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
12/27/1995 - Date Most Recently Visited:
9/26/2020 - GPS Coordinates:
N 38 41.876, W 121 1.227
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Pleasant Grove House
This was the site of a popular roadhouse where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed during July 1, 1860 - June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward through Rescue, Dry Creek Crossing, and Missouri Flat to Placerville.