This Monument commemorates the Pony Express that operated from February to November 1849 in the area. Between February and November 1849 a pony express was employed to carry despatches containing European news from the steamer port at Halifax to the Digby Gut, whence they were shipped to the telegraph station at Saint John, and relayed to the press of the American Seaboard cities. The Halifax Express covered the 146 miles in as little as eight hours, with fresh mounts supplied on route and rider changes in Kentvile. This successful system, financed by the Associated Press, was superseded after nine months by the extension of the telegraph to Halifax.
Remember to pick up one of the historical postcards from each of all the 2017 geocaches and then to deliver them to County of Annapolis Recreation Office at 271 Granville Street Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. The recreation office is only open from 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday. Once completed, fill in the quick survey/passport for your limited edition trackable geocoin. Have fun!