Western Headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell
This was the site of the western business headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell -- founders, owners, and operators of the Pony Express, 1860-1861. The firm's main office was in Leavenworth, Kansas. W.W. Finney was the western representative in San Francisco.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 696
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Society of California Pioneers, April 1, 1960.
Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Merchant Street, on the right when traveling south on Montgomery Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
