GC18NGR The Preachers Stone (Traditional Cache) in New Jersey, United States created by p-pop

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A cache by p-pop Message this owner

Hidden : 1/17/2008

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Cache is in Wildlife Management Area off Union Road. Accessed by a dirt road
N 39 24.710 W 074 55.902. Dirt road has water holes. Water holes have hard
bottom. Off road vehicle or walking recommended. Do not take family car on this road.

Cache is a (6x3) round green plastic container with screw on lid.

According to a legend passed to me, this stone was used as a pulpit to preach to the Lenape Indians, by a missionary Rev. John Brainerd. My information was obtained from an elderly local man. He received the legend and was taken to the site by an elderly local man years past.

From the research I have done Rev. Brainerd did not keep many written records of his work with the Indians. The non Indian settlers did not like people to associate with the Indians.
Looking at the side the stone has been shaped with a sloping top possibly to support a book or papers. Standing behind the stone facing the sloping bank it has the appearance of a small amphitheater or sitting area.

The brush in the area is now very thick. In the time period the stone would have been used the forest floor would have been clear and open. Cutting off the virgin timber and removing the protective canopy allowed brush to grow.

Beyond the stone is the Manumuskin Creek, which could have been used to float the stone to this location. I removed some brush from the far side of stone but did clear the near side so it is not visible from the bank and trail.

I walked the trail one mile past the stone meandering at the edge of the high ground through pristine territory unspoiled by vehicles.

I found this legend interesting so I placed the cache to share with others. Enjoy the area please do not disturb more than necessary.
Thank You P-Pop

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