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Pony Express Duration
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The Pony Express, a legendary mail service of the American Old West, is often seen as a long-standing institution that shaped westward expansion. Its actual operational period, however, was remarkably short.
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What People Remember
Many people remember the Pony Express operating for many years, becoming a long-term fixture of the American West.
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What's Actually True
The Pony Express only operated for about 18 months, from April 1860 to October 1861. It was made obsolete by the completion of the transcontinental telegraph line, which could deliver messages almost instantly.
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#pony express#old west#mail service#american history#telegraph
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