This sculpture shows Jack Kectley, the first pony express rider to make the journey from Marysville, Kansas to Sacramento, California in 1860. The pony express guaranteed to deliver letters from Missouri to California in ten days—half the time of the popular Overland Mail Company. Way stations were established every 10-15 miles for riders and horses to rest in order to continue the journey. In 1861, the first overland telegraph connections were completed, putting the pony express out of business.

Richard Bergen is from Salinas, Kansas and has created many public sculptures for the state of Kansas.

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