WEBSTER'S (SUGAR LOAF HOUSE)-OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ROUTE IN CALIFORNIA

Historical Landmark

Description:
This was the site of Webster's Sugar Loaf House, well-known stopping place during the Comstock rush. Beginning in April 1860, it was used as a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express, and in 1861 it became a horse change station for pioneer stage companies and the Overland Mail.

Registration Date: 9/11/1959

Location:
City: Kyburz
County: El Dorado

Directions:
On Hwy 50 (P.M. 48. 0), 1.0 mi W of Kyburz

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