GC1K4X6 Lake Cumberland Overlook: Mill Springs (Traditional Cache) in Kentucky, United States created by Dethby1t, conman05, spryte, matt, zach

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A cache by Dethby1t, conman05, spryte, matt, zach Message this owner

Hidden : 12/26/2008

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

You are looking for a clear lock-n-lock container large enough for trade items and travel bugs. FTF prize is a National Guard boonie hat with the ACU camo pattern. Cache is not kid friendly at ground zero due to steep elevation changes and the proximity of cliffs leading to the lake. The cache location can be accessed via the Mill Springs park pathways. Kids can go with you all the way to the cannon, but going further is dangerous! Be careful!

Mill Springs park is located in Wayne County Kentucky, and is the sight of a spectacular series of natural springs. Mill Springs is the home to a restored grist mill and is also the site of a regionally famous Civil War battle. The following is an excerpt from the Mill Springs Park history website:

It all began in 1700 when hunters and explorers, called "Long Hunters", found a place "with excellent springs near a waterfall." The settlers were no doubt amazed at the sight of 13 springs flowing from the hillside! Here, Price's Station, one of the first settlements in Kentucky was established and eventually became a fur trading center. In 1774 Daniel Boone and Michael Stoner passed through this area.

The story of Mill Springs Mill began around 1817 when Charles, John and Dr. James Metcalf settled in the area and erected a cereal grinding mill, or a grist mill as they were usually called, for the milling of corn and wheat. The mill was equipped with 48 inch French burrs, millstones for grinding wheat and corn. Flour and cornmeal were custom ground for families who brought their grain by wagon or horseback on milling day.

The year 1824 brought the destruction of the Metcalfe Mill and factories due to fire. John Metcalfe took on the task of rebuilding and reconstruction was completed in 1839.

In 1825, a post office was established near the mill and was called Mill Springs, Kentucky. John Metcalfe, Jr. was designated the first post-master.

FTF prize is a National Guard boonie hat with the ACU camo pattern.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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