Lower Post Road Cache Traditional Cache
Hidden : 12/15/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Lower Post Road Cache is located in the Bobrow Nature Trails in East Lyme, CT.

I originally intended on placing this cache further east on Route 1, but I stumbled upon these nature trails and decided I'd take a look. I imagine these woods could get pretty buggy in the summer, (due to the near by Goodwin Pond) but on a nice winter day such as today it was perfect. Trail head is located directly across from the Rustic Cafe, and parking is available there too.

For those that might be interested there is an Old Post Road mile marker at N 41 20.659 W 072 15.708, just a few steps west from the trail head.

""In 1763, while deputy postmaster, Benjiman Franklin was assigned the task of placing a marker at one mile intervals along the Boston Post Road. The Boston Post Road was established as a permanent highway in 1639. It ran from Boston to New York City, at the time a distance of two hundred fifty four miles. These markers were made out of red Connecticut sandstone. Some of the material used also came from what is now East Longmeadow."

I couldn't find any info on the date that this mile marker was placed, so if anyone has any info please feel free to post it!! It is also my understanding that there a few town historical societies of the towns along the Post Road that have original Franklin mile markers in their collections.

UPDATE 2/22/2009

I've decided to include the coordinates for additional mile markers on the Post Road, for those who are interested. I'll update them as I find them, as I couldn't find many other resources documenting the exact locations of these historical artifacts. Please feel free to contribute if you know the coords for any not listed.

Obviously, they are at one mile intervals along the road. If you go seeking them, be advised that some of the stone markers are literally in people's front yards (be respectful!), but are close enough to view from the road. I've done these on my bike, and I would highly recommend it.

East Lyme:

10 Miles to New London
N 41 20.659
W 072 15.708

9 Miles to New London
N 41 21.362
W 072 15.060

8 Miles to New London
N 41 21.824
W 072 14.162

UPDATE 5/7/2009

My obsession with mile markers has gone into the blogosphere. Check it out: (visit link)

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