Pony Express in Nevada

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1. How many pony express stations were established in Nevada? 19 29 39 49

2. In White Pine County, in Eastern Nevada, this pony express stop also was the site of a United States Army fort. Name it. Fort Butte Fort Egan Fort Schellbourne Fort Tippett

3. Were any Pony Express riders killed in the line of duty in Nevada? Yes No

4. At the eastern border of Nevada, which was the first Pony Express Station at the time the line shut down in 1861? Six Mile Station Ten Mile Station Four Mile Station Eight Mile Station

5. What was the largest town the Pony Express passed through in Nevada? Tonopah Elko Reno Carson City

6. Did the Pony Express Trail go through Virginia City? Yes No

7. In Lander County, one of the stations was located in a town that served as the county seat. In 1861, which town was the county seat? Battle Mountain Austin Jacobsville Yankee Blade

8. This was the most prominent fort on the Pony Express Trail and has become a Nevada State Park. Fort Churchill Fort Genoa Fort Ruby Fort Reno

9. One of the Nevada stations was at Dayton. Historically, what is Dayton's claim to fame? First discovery of silver in Nevada Heaviest recorded snow fall in Nevada Hottest recorded temperature in Nevada First discovery of gold in Nevada

10. What was the approximate average mileage that a Pony Express rider traveled for his assigned leg? 33 23 28 38