GCY5XR Fall Into Geocaching: J. Edward Roush Reservoir (Traditional Cache) in Indiana, United States created by IDNR State Parks and Reservoirs/Are_we_there

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Hidden : 9/6/2006

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Geocache Description:

Fall Into Geocaching: J. Edward Roush Reservoir:
"The Sun-Woman!"

This cache was created by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks and Reservoirs to promote geocaching in the Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs in the fall of 2006. There are a total of 22 different caches located in 22 different state parks, recreation areas, or reservoirs.

The usual State Park admission is required ($1.00 bicycle, $4.00 in-state weekday, $5.00 weekend, or $7.00 out of state vehicles).
Whether you visit our great State Parks and Reservoirs for a day or an entire weekend, we hope you get out and see all that Indiana has to offer. Be sure to also check out some of the geocaching events going on at various State Parks! Good Luck!!!

You can find other "Fall Into Geocaching" caches at:
· Brookville Lake: GCY8VY
· Brown County State Park: GCY5NA
· Fort Harrison State Park: GCY1VM
· Indiana Dunes State Park: GCXYQ7
· J. Edward Roush Reservoir: GCY5XR
· Mansfield Mill: GCY5FP
· McCormick’s Creek State Park: GCY29G
· Mississinewa Reservoir: GCY31P
· Mounds State Park: GCY8VD
· Ouabache State Park: GCY24C
· Pokagon State Park: GCXWHP
· Potato Creek State Park: GCXZYK
· Prophetstown State Park: GCY5WR
· Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area: GCY5F0
· Salamonie Reservoir: GCY5DP
· Shades State Park: GCY16E
· Shakamak State Park: GCY22T
· Spring Mill State Park: GCY6T4
· Summit Lake State Park: GCXYR2
· Tippecanoe River State Park: GCY2TZ
· Turkey Run State Park: GCY13M
· Whitewater Memorial State Park: GCY8W1

Welcome to J. Edward Roush Reservoir (Huntington Lake)! Rich in Miami Indian history, J. Edward Roush Lake and the surrounding area have a lot to offer. Walk the same trails that Little Turtle (war chief of the Miami) once roamed, watch for the many types of wildlife that roam the property, or visit the grave site of Little Turtle's granddaughter Kil-So-Quah.

The cache is located in the Kil-So-Quah State Recreation Area. Born 1810 in what is now Huntington County. She was a granddaughter of Miami Chief Little Turtle. Her second husband was Antoine Revarre; her son Anthony Revarre, lived with her near Roanoke and acted as interpreter since she spoke only Miami. Most of the Miami were removed from Indiana in 1846; an 1850 act of Congress exempted her only son and other Miami people.

She was honored with a grand celebration on her 100th birthday. She died September 4, 1915. For many years, Kiilhsoohkwa (the Miami spelling)cared for a flag reportedly presented to her other grandfather, shimaakanehsia, at the Treaty of Greenville between the U.S. and several Indian tribes 1795. The flag is rare artifact significant in American history and Miami Indian tradition. It was believed that whichever tribe held it would receive good luck.

Imagine being on this land 200 years ago; seeing the sights and walking the trails that the Miami navigated before us. Of course... they didn't have a GPS unit! Enjoy!

The "Fall Into Geocaching" series meets all guidelines set forth in the IDNR Geocaching Policy. If you are interested in placing a geocache in an Indiana State Park or Reservoir, please review our policy at: Link

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