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Butterfield Overland Mail org

id: o_butterfield-overland-mail_497721
Probable 70%
Summary:  A mail service operating through New Mexico Territory from 1857 to 1861, using a specific route with division stations.
Completeness: 50/100 Grade D
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  1. Multiple primary sources: Has 1 source(s). A second independent source dramatically raises credibility.
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  3. Operating / life dates: A bounding date (year is enough) sharpens the timeline and the map slider.
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co_founded

Lower Road routeAugust 1, 1859
cited from Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory (2025)
Wikipedia article on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through New Mexico Territory (1858-1861). Covers the 4th and 5th Division stations through New Mexico: Franklin (El Paso), Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Statio…

fought_in

Butterfield Overland Mail service operationMarch 3, 1857 to March 30, 1861
cited from Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory (2025)
Wikipedia article on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through New Mexico Territory (1858-1861). Covers the 4th and 5th Division stations through New Mexico: Franklin (El Paso), Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Statio…

operated

route through New Mexico Territory including stations Franklin, Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Station, Fort Cummings, Cooke's Spring, Murphy's Station, Cow Spring Station, Soldier's Farewell, Deming-area stations, Lordsburg-area stations, and Stein's Pass Station1858-1861
cited from Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory (2025)
Wikipedia article on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through New Mexico Territory (1858-1861). Covers the 4th and 5th Division stations through New Mexico: Franklin (El Paso), Cottonwoods, Fort Fillmore, Mesilla, Picacho Station, Rough and Ready Station, Goodsight Peak Statio…

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Butterfield Overland Mail in New Mexico Territory

Wikipedia contributors · 2025 · other · cc-by-sa · details

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