Nature's Calling Traditional Cache
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Fort Jesup, a state historic site, was built in 1822, 22 miles west of Natchitoches, to protect the United States border with Spain and to return order to the Neutral Strip. The Neutral Strip was created after the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, from which arose a disagreement about the location of the border between the US and Spanish territories. In order to avoid a war, the two countries agreed that the land in contention would remain neutral and free of armed forces from either side.
This region stretched from Sabine River to Arroyo Hondo and encompassed the land that now makes up modern Sabine Parish. The Neutral Strip remained devoid of government and law enforcement until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 finally set the border at the Sabine River.
Future U.S. President General Zachary Taylor was in charge of Fort Jesup for the entire time that it was active. He quickly subdued the Neutral Strip, gaining experience and popularity. His forces, known as the Army of Observation, remained in the fort and monitored the Texas territory as it passed from Spanish to Mexican control, and finally broke away as an independent republic. Taylor’s army participated in the Mexican War of 1846, gaining popularity for Taylor that would propel his political career.
Of note, another famous military man that was stationed here was Civil War hero and later President Ulysses S Grant.
The cache is located near the old well that supplied water to the fort.
To get to this cache, turn off Hwy 6 onto Hwy 3118 and immediately pull off the highway. There will be a trail headed back east running parallel to Hwy 6. Its a short walk, so enjoy. You will be close to the traffic, but well hidden.
This is a rather large container. It contains a flashlight, glow stick, Mexican coin, a new unregistered travel bug, along with a log and pen. Scobby Doo-2 and PapaChief wish you the best of luck.
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Bapr n Punggre Obk
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