The Home of the Brave Traditional Cache
Spothors: The cache has gone missing several times and won't be replaced. Sorry. 🙁
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This cache is placed to honor the dedication of the members of the
Marne Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. The town of Marne is
located in Brighton township, one of the original 7 townships of
Cass County. On May 17th 1875, investors from a German settlement
in Davenport filed papers to plat a new town on land purchased from
Thomas Meredith. It was named Marne in honor of the city of Marne,
Germany. The 1875 census documents the population at 617—we are now
at 149 and holding. The first schoolhouse was built in 1877 in the
lot adjacent to the current community room / fire station. It was
torn down in 1951 when the current structure at 4th &
Washington was completed. Marne consolidated with Atlantic in
1960—the elementary school was maintained here until 1972. The
building is now home to our Community center, City Hall &
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. Watch out for the
stickers!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Sbe jubz gur oryy gbyyf.
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