Site information:

On Green Valley Road, across from Pleasant Grove Middle School, Rescue

38.697997, -121.020421

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Pleasant Grove House

This was the site of a popular roadhouse, where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed during July 1, 1860 to June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward through Rescue, Dry Creek Crossing, and Missouri Flat to Placerville.

Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Marguarite Parlor No. 12, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and the Central Overland Pony Express Association, April 2, 1960.

Registered 9/11/1959