GCV4T4 Mission San Rafael Arcangel (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by scoutboy

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Hemlock: Since there's been no response to the previous note, I'm archiving this cache to free up the area.

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A cache by scoutboy Message this owner

Hidden : 3/30/2006

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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This large bison is hidden near the Mission San Rafael Arcangel. One of the major landmarks of San Rafael. You should use your best stealth techniques to retrieve and return this cache. Fifth Street can be very busy at this location. This can be a park n grab if the street parking is vacant. During the weekday you may have to park a block or more away.

Mission San Rafael Arcangel was founded on December 14, 1817 by Father Vicente de Sarria under the patronage of San Rafael Arcángel, the angel of bodily healing. It was the 20th mission in the 21 mission chain in Alta California. The mission started as an asistencia hospital to treat the sick Indians from Mission San Francisco de Asis. A number of the invalid Indians were transferred to the new settlement and, with a handful of converts attracted from the vicinity, they formed a neophyte community. By the end of the first year, the asistencia had a population of over 300. Before long, the little colony at San Rafael was a healthy community in which more than 1,000 neophytes were living. On October 19, 1822, San Rafael was declared independent of Mission Dolores and raised to full mission stature.

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oruvaq onol'f oerngu:naxyr uvtu

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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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