When was the Pony Express in operation?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Pony Express Rider
The Pony Express was in operation from April 3, 1860, to October 26, 1861. This mail service connected the eastern United States with the West, covering approximately 1,966 miles in about 10 days. It was established to provide faster communication during a time of rapid westward expansion, but was eventually replaced by the telegraph.