Philip Foster Farm - CCHS Heritage Tour Traditional Geocache
Philip Foster Farm - CCHS Heritage Tour
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Early pioneer farm. Explore grounds, enjoy history and scenery. Learn how Foster Road got its name. Bring own writing stick. Site manager note:"We are not requiring admission for geocachers. In the first few days, there was some confusion about that, and we're not turning down any donations, but we have the "welcome geocachers" sign out. I've really enjoyed reading the comments on the geocache site."
The geocoin challenge is over, but the cache remains! This cache was part of a series known as the 2012 Clackamas County Historical Society (CCHS) GEO-Heritage Tour. . Philip Foster, one of Oregon's earliest pioneers, was a leader in the establishment of Oregon. His farm and home in Eagle Creek played an important part in the history of the Barlow Road, which followed the south side of Mt. Hood as an alternative to the treacherous Columbia River route. Either option held great danger: navigate the river's swift currents and rapids, or risk the steep slopes and early winter snows in the mountains. Foster helped fund, build and operate the Barlow Road at various times between 1848 and 1865, guiding thousands of covered wagons into the Willamette Valley. Foster took a 640 acre donation land claim at Eagle Creek in the late 1840's. The Philip Foster place was a welcome sight for pioneers coming down that one last hill into the Willamette Valley and the start of a new life in the new land. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This cache was one of 10 Geocaches, 2 Earthcaches, 7 Passport Stamps and 11 Info sites in the 2012 Clackamas County Historical Society (CCHS) GEO-Heritage Tour. The tour combined exploration of local heritage sites with geocaching. The geocoin challenge is now over. Thanks for playing. The cache remains.
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