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The Patee House in St. Joseph Missouri was the Eastern Terminus for the historic Pony Express Route. The Patee house was built in 1858 and was considered a luxurious 140 room Hotel. In 1860 Russell, Majors, and Waddell established their office of the Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Company on the first floor of the the Hotel. The Patee House is a National Museum today. See a listing of Missouri Pony Express Stations.
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**For 2026 NATIONAL Re-Ride Schedule — Click Here**
Monday June 15, 2026
| Events start in front of Patee House | 2:00 PM CDT |
| Patee House, St. Joseph, MO | 3:00 PM CDT |
| St. Joe Bridge, Kansas side (Elwood) | 3:30 PM CDT |
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