This cache is a jumpstart of one of the
MLT series first hid caches. It's a new cache, so please
refind it if you want to log it as a
find!
Town Name: North Star
Population: 50
Reason For Becoming a Lost Town: The Great Depression had a
devastating affect on the town and most of the downtown
section now lays in disrepair.
Town History: It began in 1857 with the organization of what was
then known as Douglas, a station on the Ann Arbor Railroad. It was
renamed North Star in 1884. Population in 1895 was 253 and was
probably at its peak during this time. When the Great Depression
happened in the 1930's, it devastated North Star economically and
over 70% of its population moved away.
Cache Description: A pill bottle wrapped in black tape. There
should be a pencil inside, but bring your own just in case!
Notes of Interest: Located near a playground and township hall,
please be discrete!
This cache is part of the Michigan's Lost
Towns cache series. Visit this link to
see the complete list and to submit your own!!
