Mission Corral Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Nomex: Well it looks like the cache owner is no longer active in caching, so I'm going to archive this and free up the area.

When/if this cache is replaced, please email me through the email link on my Profile page and if it is still is within the guidelines for cache placement and posting, I'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 7/20/2005
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is my first cache to place. It is a micro with only a log to sign. Bring your own pen or pencil.

This site is what remains of the original Mission Santa Clara corral, which once covered about 6 acres and was enclosed by an adobe wall.

In 1847, marking the transition from Spanish/Mexican mission to American town, William Campbell mapped the Mission land, designating the corral as a “Public Square”. The Town’s first official survey in 1866 reconfirmed this use, although the area had been reduced in size.

By the late 1800’s it was called Plaza Park. A bandstand had been erected, and the existing circle of trees planted. In 1904, as their first community project, the Women’s Club improved the park; landscaping, painting fences and benches, and later placing a foundation.

Today, with the old structures gone (the bandstand moved to the San Jose Historical Museum and the fountain top placed at the Woman’s Club Adobe), the Mission Library and small park occupy this remnant of the corral site; steeped in Santa Clara’s early history.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

gur bccbfvg bs uvtu n gvtug fdhrrmr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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