Patee House Museum

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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.

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Monday June 15, 2026

 

Events start in front of Patee House TBA
Patee House, St. Joseph, MO 3:00 PM
St. Joe Bridge, Kansas side (Elwood) 3:30 PM

 


 

CLICK HERE to see a listing of Missouri Pony Express Stations.