The Story
Situated near the mouth of Marl Creek near its confluence with
the Tye River, Osceola Mill is the largest (and one of only two
remaining) of what were once seven mills along the creek.
Originally a part of the McCormick Farm, the mill is an integral
part of the region's agricultural heritage. Operating between 1849
and 1969, today the mill has been converted to a country inn.
The Cache
Located midway between Steeles Tavern and Vesuvius along the Tye
River Turnpike (VA Route 56), there is ample parking at the mill to
begin your hunt. PLEASE PARK IN THE LARGE LOT, not the smaller lot
next to the mill.
A standard ammo can is the container you are looking for along
the banks of Marl Creek. Good hunting!
Gems of Rockbridge Geocaching Trail
This cache is part of a series. The
Gems of Rockbridge
Geocaching Trail has been developed as part of an Appalachian
Regional Commission (ARC) grant to enhance the gateway communities
along the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway. The grant funds projects
that promote sustainable tourism and enhance the local community
while protecting the area's natural beauty and cultural
heritage.
The Geocaching Trail consists of 10 strategically placed caches
highlighting the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Rockbridge
County. The first 200 geocachers who complete the trail will
receive a commemorative coin featuring the Gems of Rockbridge
Geocaching Trail on one side and the 75th Anniversary of the Blue
Ridge Parkway on the other side.
How it works: each of the ten caches along the trail contains a
question that can be answered from information available near the
cache location. Log all 10 caches and answer each of the 10
questions to complete the trail. The first 200 to complete the
trail will receive a limited-edition commemorative coin!