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[RC] Fort Schellbourne Ride Info - Dream WeaverBelow is a quite a bit of information on the Schellbourne XP. If you haven't done this ride and have thought about it, don't put it off any longer or you may never get another opportunity. There is a very high probability that this will be the last year for this beautiful historic ride.See www.xprides.com for more info. The ride is 5 days, 250 miles, June 4-8, 2007. West Region. This ride goes over a lot of historical trails - original Pony Express trail as well as the Overland Stage routes and several items of historical interest can be seen each day. The winter rains and snow should also provide plenty of grass and wildflowers, in addition to providing plenty of drinking water for the horses. Lunch will be provided each day and dinners will be available for an additional fee. Ride entries can be submitted online at: http://www.xprides.com/RideEntry.html Here are some links with more information on the area: Photos from previous Schellbourne rides: Day 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 http://easycareinc.typepad.com/karen/2006/06/day_5_fort_sche.html http://easycareinc.typepad.com/karen/2006/06/fort_schellbour_1.html http://www.xprides.com/schellbournephotos02.html http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/trilby/50k.html (Trilby reaching 50,000 miles) http://www.webpanda.com/WP_cemeteries/schellborne.html Graves in the area, that you will see on the ride. http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/Ghost_Towns/2wpghost.htm SCHELLBOURNE (FORT) - Fort Schellbourne is located south of the Cherry Creek road at the junction of US 93 and C. R. 2, then 3 miles east; 39 miles north of Ely in Steptoe Valley. Named for Major A. J. Schell, a commander of the troops guarding the Mail line. It has a long history of Indian fighting, and first served as George Chorpenning's Jackass Mail and later as the Schell Creek Pony Express and Overland Stage Station; later as a fort for the US troops. Then, it served as a mining camp during the 1870's. The Schell Creek Station and corral was built by the Pony Express in the Spring of 1860. The Overland Stage Line also used the Schell Creek station for stock exchange and an inn for travelers until 1869. Nearby "paydirt" discoveries led to the formation of a mining camp in 1871. By December of that year a post office was established for Schellbourne. The Schell Creek Prospect newspaper published a weekly edition by July of 1972 for the 300 residents. A Wells Fargo building or bank was erected with heavy steel doors which are still on the old building. http://nvghosttowns.topcities.com/whitepine/wplst.htm SCHELLBOURNE (Fort Schellbourne)(Schell Creek Station)Pony Express built a station here in 1860. After three were killed by Indians, Fort Schellbourne was established and used until 1862. The Overland Stage used the station until 1869. Mining made the place boom beginning in 1871. 400 residents by 1872. Strikes at Cherry Creek drained the town and many buildings were moved across the valley. Population down to 25 by 1884. Small ranch operates at the site but many beautiful stone and log buildings remain. A definite must!
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