WGD 2013 - Leonards Mill Park Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 5/13/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


CACHE DETAILS:

You are looking for a regular size Lock&Lock in Leonards Mill Park.

Visitors can access the park in two ways, via the entrance on Leonard's Mill Pond Road or through the Wicomico County Welcome Center parking lot.

Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk

LEONARDS MILL PARK DESCRIPTION:

The beautiful park is divided in the middle by a small creek leading to Leonard Pond. Two bridges, ideal for fishing, connect the upper and lower sides of the park.

On the upper side there is a boat ramp with access to Leonard Pond, a large pavilion with a grill and picnic tables, a horseshoe pit, and a recreational softball field.

On the lower side there is a large playground area, picnic tables, and a walking trail. The well shaded playground area includes a large Gametime play set with slides, climbing equipment, and monkey bars.

So, whether you’re looking for a good fishing spot or just need a breather while you’re out running errands, stop by Leonard's Mill Park and enjoy the moment.

HISTORY:

The original mill construction date of Leonard's Mill and millpond is unknown. The owner of the mill at the time of the Revolutionary War was George Parker, Sr. He received by original patent "a tract of land called 'Parker's Security' in 1770". Whether Mr. Parker built the homestead, barn, saw and grist mills, and pond after obtaining the patent is unknown, but we do know that during the American Revolution in 1777 his land was called Parker's Mill.

When George Parker died the property was deeded to his grandchildren. His granddaughter Sarah Parker married Theodore Brewington and, in 1851, they bought the mill rights of her brothers. The mill then became known as Brewington Mill.

In 1871, Colonel William J. Leonard bought the property, renaming it Leonard's Mill.

Colonel Leonard was a well-known figure in the community because, during the Civil War, he had" commanded Purnell's Legion of the Federal Army", was captured and "held in the infamous Libby's Prison in Richmond before he was exchanged", and "upon his release, served as the Provost Marshall of the Eastern Shore". In the fight for a new county, he was a leader, giving "one thousand dollars to help pay for a courthouse".

In 1881 George Leonard, Colonel Leonard's cousin, purchased the mill and mill rights from Col. Leonard. George's distillery was located on the south side of the pond where it drew water to cool the grindstones, hot from friction. In the time of George Leonard, these stones were turned by three horses.

Although Leonard's Mill is gone, the millpond remains. The County owns and maintains Leonard's Mill Pond, making it available to the public for fishing, boating, swimming and skating. As in the past, the pond has economic, ecological, recreational, and even scenic value as it continues to meet those needs in a changing community.

This Cache Is Part Of The 2013 Wicomico Geocache Dash

The 2013 Wicomico Geocache Dash is a virtual trail that takes cachers to 20 sites located throughout Wicomico County. The locations feature Wicomico's "Hidden Treasures" - parks, museums, historical buildings, and waterways.

Thanks to KSullivan for helping with this hide!

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