Cuffee's Cache Traditional Cache
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Near this cache was located the farm of Cuff Grandison, the first black man to settle in the town. Soon after the Revolution, Grandison appeared in town and settled at the end of a lane which became known as Cuffee Lane (now on private property). At one time it was thought that Cuff was a runaway slave but it was also rumored that he had come from the western Massachusetts town of Adams and had served in the Continental Army. Prior to this time, in 1755-56 the Acadian exiles were scattered along the coastal towns. Some were billeted in the town at the farm of Joseph Clapp which was located at the beginning of what later became known as Cuffee Lane. Parking can be found at N 42 10.820 W 070 48.855 opposite the sign saying Black Pond Preserve. Walk in a westerly direction on the paved road about 500 feet to N 42 10.835 W 070 48.969 where you will find the sign for Cuffey (sic) Hill Trail. Update 10/29/14: There is now a parking area at the trailhead. To a bench follow the trail You will find it without fail Take a few moments to rest your feet Let your GPS settle to a steady beat Then head for the cache coordinates until you see A fagus grandifolia tree. After finding the cache continue on the trail and you will loop back to the parking. Stop and check out the quaking bog and its nearby cache (GCECD9). Update 6/8/22: Cache container is in keeping with its surroundings. Bring your own pen.
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Cneg bs zr yvirf juvyr cneg bs zr qbrf abg.
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