Experience history in the making

Innovation. It’s in our blood. It’s the enduring thread that runs through our history and continues to move us forward. As long as there are customers to be helped, we’ll keep at it. And keep sharing our stories here. Welcome.

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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryApril 17, 1861

Shortly after Wells Fargo assumed control of the Pony Express mail service west of Salt Lake City in mid-April, it ordered stamps printed for use on the route. A $1 Pony Express stamp paid postage for letters weighing up to one-half ounce.

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A red postage stamp showing vignette of rider and horse at full gallop running right to left. Reads Pony express 1 Dollar Wells, Fargo & Co. Color image.

Our
Story

Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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Archives and
Resources

Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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Featured story

A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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