The History of this Cache
This is the history of the oldest known cache in the area originally listed as Treasure Creek and hidden by HarJanTown around the first of September 2001. This cache also was listed as hidden by Brandon and Jordan which is likely HarJanTown's name. The FTF was made by Cettinger on September 8, 2001. The cache was originally hidden under the wooden bridge on the nature trail about 200 yards north of its present location. This creek crossing is where the original name of Treasure Creek came from. Unfortunately, the cache was muggeled in December 2001, only three months after it was placed. It was relocated by the owner on 2/17/02, but was muggeled again around the first of May 2002 only three months after it was moved. On 5/26/02 the owner turned it into a virtual cache, I think, but it was still listed as a traditional cache. Since the next cacher, on the same day of 5/26/02, couldn't find the container he made one out of a glass jar he found nearby. As far as I can tell no log was ever placed in the cache. The glass jar's lid was rusty and started leaking so Pat in Louisiana went to the store on 2/22/03 and bought a Gladware container and replaced the cache. This container lasted four years. On November 19, 2005 another cacher adjusted the coordinates as needed. When I, Cervus-Venator, found it on July 8, 2006 there was no logbook so I made one by clipping several sheets of paper together and putting them in a zip lock bag for others to sign that followed me. In January 2007 the lid on the GladWare container had cracked and a couple of cachers listed maintenance needed. On May 13, 2007 I replaced the cache with a small ammo can and contacted the reviewer to update the attributes for me since I wasn’t the owner and the owner was nowhere to be found. I also asked to adopt the cache and as of June 15, 2007 I have taken it over. I changed the name to Treasure Trail since it is nowhere near the creek. Because the original hints indicated a brick and a boot and hearing others refer to it as the brick and boot cache, I added this to the cache name.
NOTE: Ammo can and cache were destroyed in August 2007. That didn't last long. Cache has been replaced, again in October 2007, with a cheaper container. If this doesn't last I'll relocate cache hiding spot by a few feet. If that doesn't work then I'll suspect someone is watching this cache and destroying it each time it gets maintained. What will I do then? We'll see.
Cache Update 4/6/09
Alright I looked and could not find the cache or the brick so I placed a new one close by. The coordinates have been adjusted slightly, but the original coordinates will get you within 30 feet. As you near the mound in the trail a pine tree has fallen and you have to step over it. The base of this fallen tree points to the cache. Also look for a five gallon metal can and an old stove pipe . You should find the brick/boot at an old pine stump near by The brick is covered somewhat so as not to draw unwanted attention. Currently beside the pine stump is an oak stump about 6 feet tall and only about four or five inches wide. Please, Please, Please hide the cache back like you found it or it will be destroyed as the other caches have in the past. Thanks and enjoy the hunt.
Cache Update 10/31/13
Quick update in that it has been reported there are two caches there within 30 feet of each other. Both are for this same cache so find one for credit or both for a real challenge and bragging rights. Good luck.
Cache Update 01/12/20
Cache has been replaced and is on the left side of the woods trail. A piece of porcelain points the way. Please be careful as there are a lot of old bottles and glass jars out there. Don't dig in the leaves with your hands. The cache is covered, not buried. As always, please put the cache back to where it is well hidden or it will be destroyed again. You're looking for a OD green plastic cylinder that is marked as a Geocache. Good luck.
Cache Update 06/23/23
This is likely the last replacement that I'll do. Next time the cache is moved or stolen I'll likely archive it. If not that then I may move it to an area off the nature trail that is not frequented. (meaning harder to access) If someone local wants to adopt this cache, be my guest. Again, this cache has been replaced and is on the left side of the woods trail that is off of the paved nature trail. Look for the porcelain and bricks at the base of the oak. Please be careful as there are a lot of old bottles and glass jars out there. Don't dig in the leaves with your hands. The cache is covered, not buried. As always, PLEASE put the cache back so that it is well hidden or it will be taken again. You're looking for a plastic cylinder wrapped in black duct tape and is clearly marked as a Geocache. Good luck.
Cache Update 12/4/23
I (VeteranTributes) was asked to adopt this cache since I come to the area often and can maintain it. I previously found the cache after Going Caching in Rome, Georgia. If it goes missing again I may turn it back into an ammo can, but we'll see! Happy Caching!