"The site of Jacobsville lies just a quarter mile away in the b.g. This one is among many accompanied by yet another 1950s memorial to the Lincoln Highway. I sense another historical marker to be put on the proposed list?" -- June 2009

Along US 50, Jacobsville Park & Ride, 7 miles west of Austin

Original Date Visited: 6/20/09
Signed: Both lanes of US 50

Street View

Here's what you'll see!

Marker 66 represents a little-known Pony Express Station in central Nevada Marker 66 sits in the middle of Reese River Valley This is the actual Pony Express Trail just west of Jacobsville Looking south from Jacobsville

Exact Description:
Site of the town of Jacobsville is one-half mile north. Founded on the banks of the Reese River in 1859 by George Washington Jacobs who was the first sheriff of Lander County, farmer and businessman, it was the Overland Stage and Mail station and became a Pony Express stop in 1860. In the early 60's, it had a population of about 400 people, and boasted of the first telegraph relay station, a post office, court house, three stores and two hotels.

It was the first county seat of Lander County comprising practically all of northeastern Nevada. The county seat was moved to the more population town of Austin the same year it was established in Jacobsville. The only remnants are a few stones used in the foundations. The Reese River, just west of here, was discovering by the exploring party of John Reese in 1854.

Tour of the Pony Express Stations across Nevada

COVERED IN MY US 50 ROAD TRIP

Next Marker

AUSTIN CHURCHES

Related Links & Markers:

- 8 - Austin - 271 - Pony Express Trail ... Jacobsville (NV Expeditions)

Have you been to this marker? Tell us all about it here!