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Pony Express Historic Byway

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Discover the cities and towns that have sprung up since the days of the first riders on the Pony Express. Visit the historic communities of Troy and Horton. See why Marysville is the Black Squirrel is known as 'Black Squirrel City'. Stop by Seneca to see the second-largest hand-dug well in the world! Discover how the city of Hanover was named after the one in Germany. Whether you plan to stay on the route of the byway or venture off the beaten path, you'll find that each community along the way comes with something unique to offer.

Hollenburg Pony Express Station

Hanover

Black Squirrel Statue in Marysville

Marysville

Horton City Hall

Horton

Seneca Downtown

Seneca

Troy Courthouse

Troy

Byway Map

Exterior of the Washington County Courthouse

Washington

Washington, the county seat, is located on US Hwy 36. The Courthouse features an art deco interior and is open for visitors. The population…

Blue Rapids Ice Age Monument

Blue Rapids

The only “Blue Rapids” in America is located at the junction of the Big Blue and Little Blue Rivers.

Axtell

Axtell

Experience the atmosphere of a small vibrant town located in northeast Marshall County. With a population of about 445, the economy is…

Barnes

Barnes

Barnes is a quaint little village of 160 citizens, located in Washington County, 45 minutes north of Manhattan, KS on Kansas Highways 9 and…

Highland Landscape

Highland

Explore the city of Highland in northeast Kansas.

Central Branch Railroad

Waterville

Although Waterville maintains its description by our forefathers as “Little Town in the Peaceful Valley”, this rural community…

Amelia Earhart Festival Atchison

Atchison

Beautiful, historic Atchison is located on the banks of the Missouri River in the northeast corner of Kansas. Atchison is unique for…

Downtown Hiawatha Glacial Hills

Hiawatha

Visit Hiawatha in Northeast Kansas!

Frankfort Bankers Inn

Frankfort

Established in 1867 when the Central Branch Railroad was being built across the county, Frankfort now has a population of 726. It is in the…

Blue River Rail Trail Cycling

Parks & Outdoor Adventure

The Pony Express Byway also gives visitors access to some of the best outdoor recreation in Kansas.

Hollenberg Historic Site

Points of Interest & Amenities

Find all the attractions and things to do along the Pony Express Byway here.

Bite Me BBQ - Marysville

Food & Drink

Taste some of the best food right along the Pony Express.

Yellow flowers in front of the Altenhofen Inn & Suites

Lodging & Places to Stay

Find places to spend the night, whether you love camping or need a hotel room, the Pony Express Byway has it all!

Pony Express Barn & Museum - Marysville

History & Museums

You'll find so many museums and historic sites while driving the Pony Express Historic Byway.

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