Gothenburg Pony Express Station
Gothenburg, Nebraska
Planning a trip along the old Oregon Trail? Even if you're not, you shouldn't pass by without stopping in at the Gothenburg Pony Express Station. Situated in Ehmen Park, this station was one of over a hundred that sat along the route, but seeing as how it's still open to the public — and lies in the self-proclaimed Pony Express Capital of the state, it's more interesting than most. Inside, you'll find artifacts from riders who traveled along with treacherous trail, including a replica saddle, but sadly no gravestones marking the end of weary travelers who succumbed to dysentery.
Photos: David Becker, Mindy
