It became an important stop for stage coaches and westward travelers.
Over the years it evolved from a stage coach stop to a post office, and some even say a brothel.
The pass at one time was used by stage coach and equestrian traffic.
He saw that she was put in a stage coach and given $50 for her journey.
Finally, when he did show up willing, there were no more stage coaches.
The stage coach came into its own in the mid-19th century.
In 1704 the first stage coach on Long Island stopped to water its horses here.
No fewer than 38 stage coaches passed through the town daily.
They used to run the stage coaches, before motors came.
During those days, people arrived by stage coach and ferry.