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Traditional CacheSHM #123 - CRADLEBAUGH BRIDGE

A cache by CeeBeeNV     Hidden: 1/5/2009

Size: Size: Micro (Micro)     Difficulty: 1 out of 5     Terrain: 1.5 out of 5 (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)


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In Nevada, United States

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Quick & Easy drive up cache. Please only search on the sign. This cache is more about the Nevada History than the search. These are also great for children; have them do the reading, as I do with mine …. It helps! Happy Hunting!
CRADLEBAUGH BRIDGE
The remains of Cradlebaugh Bridge, built in 1861 by William Cradlebaugh, stand .25 mile westward. That bridge shortened the distance from Carson City to Aurora in the then booming Esmeralda Mining District.
There were two routes from Carson City south to the bridge where they joined, crossed the river and headed into the desert. One followed the west side of the Carson River; the foothill alternate went via Jacks Valley and the old John James Ranch, then around the hill to the bridge. Five miles south of Cradlebaugh Bridge the road passed Desert Station, a lively hostelry, and beyond, the Twelve Mile House en route to Esmeralda.

The Historic Marker Program was initiated by the Nevada State Legislature in 1967 to bring the State's heritage to the public's attention with on-site markers. There are now 266 historical markers in Nevada commemorating sites and buildings such as Las Vegas Mormon fort, Stokes Castle in Austin, the Pony Express Station in Elko, and the first airplane flight in Nevada at Carson City. The Historic Marker Program is a cooperative effort involving the Department of Cultural Affairs, State Historic Preservation Office, which administers the Program, the State Historical Society which reviews proposed marker texts, and the Nevada Department of Transportation which assists in installing and funding the markers.

 


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 February 6 by MINDEN TWO (698 found)
Easy Find. Thanks

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 January 2 by CastleDwellers (542 found)
Our fastest find of the day, along with a little history. Love it. Thanks

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 November 8, 2009 by marvins (16 found)
TFTH

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 November 8, 2009 by Jeepin'cachers (2646 found)
We look forward to these glimpses into the history of Nevada. Thanks, SL

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 November 3, 2009 by mattbrady775 (377 found)
I love these Historical Marker caches
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Current Time: 2/9/2010 11:06:11 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (7:06 AM GMT)
Last Updated: 2/6/2010 2:47:59 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (10:47 PM GMT)
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Coordinates are in the WGS84 datum


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