This cache is a companion to
King's Rest and continues your exposure to some of the
rich history of the Chatham-Kent area.
In that cache you were introduced to the Rev.
William King, the founder of the Elgin Settlement, founded in
1849. This settlement was one of the last stops on the Underground
Railroad for many runaway slaves. This settlement has been hailed
as the only successful black settlement in Canada, and became so
chiefly because of the hard work of the settlers, and the rules for
obtaining land and remaining in the settlement. See this link for
more information Buxton National
Historic Site & Museum
Park in front of the museum or the church to the
North.
To the North you will find The North Buxton Community Church,
erected in 1858 and still in use today. South of this is the
SS #13 Raleigh Township school, built in 1861. This school had both
black and white children in attendance and provided a quality
education. Next is the museum itself. Take the time to read the
various plaques in front of each area, and be sure to notice the
cabin beside the museum.
It is one of the original cabins built to the settlement's
specifications. It is easy to see why this settlement was
successful if you use this cabin as a gauge for the quality and
pride that was instilled in the people.
Permission has been graciously granted by the Curator of the
Museum for this cache, so be sure to treat the area with the
respect it deserves.
If you decide to go into the Museum, be sure to tell them you
are GeoCaching. They will be interested to know.
FTF Prize is a Silverfoot nylon trifold wallet
Congratulations to Blarney Boy on the FTF!
This cache is a 1.2 liter lock and lock container.
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