What is St. Joseph's role in the Pony Express?
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Starting point: St. Joseph, Missouri, served as the eastern terminus of the Pony Express, a legendary mail delivery service that operated from 1860 to 1861. The Pony Express riders would depart from St. Joseph, carrying mail westward to Sacramento, California, a distance of over 1,900 miles. The route was divided into segments, with riders changing horses at relay stations along the way.
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