Pumpkintown *ARCHIVED 6-4-18* Traditional Cache
The Scout Master: Sorry, meant to Archive, must have hit wrong key back then.
Pumpkintown *ARCHIVED 6-4-18*
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This geocache is placed by The Scout Master with the permission of OK Harry Morton owner of the store here.
Located at the junction of Hwy 288 (Table Rock Rd) and Hwy 8 (Pumpkintown Rd) in NE Pickens County, this should be a fairly quick cache for those on the go. The owners of the property gave permission for the cache, and it's a nice stop to stretch your legs. Hwy 11 is not far off, nor is Table Rock or Caesar's Head.
Table Rock - 8 miles.
Marietta - 10 miles
Pickens - 10 miles
Easley - 14 miles
A Little history (from the South Carolina llc site):
Pumpkintown is located in northeastern Pickens County, South Carolina.
The first settler, Cornelius Keith, came down from Virginia in 1745 with his wife and daughter. At that time, the Indians had a small village nearby named UWharrie. Cornelius traded one of his ponies with this village's chief, Woolenoy, for a piece of land he could call his own.
Pumpkintown, as history records, became a popular, bustling settlement sharing the land with the Cherokees. Before the settlement got a name, thousands of monstrous pumpkins grew in the rich soil of Oolenoy Valley (named for Chief Woolenoy).
One night, the pioneer settlers argued over a name for their community. According to legend, "A half-drunk Irishman wobbled to the front of the gathering and, waving to the surrounding fields of immense pumpkins, shouted 'Men, jest quit arguin' 'bout the whole thing and call 'er Punkin Town.'" The name stuck.
Today, Pumpkintown is a growing community. Located nearby is Table Rock State Park which draws many visitors to the area. Also, each fall, people come from all over the world to view the foliage as the leaves change color. Every October, the Pumpkin Festival is held. It is a large gathering of arts and crafts, food, and a whole lot of fun.
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You are searching for a small container, oblong in shape. It should be fairly easy to find, but the muggle factor could be high, so use stealth. It holds a log only.
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Lbh'yy svaq gur nve nobir vg svyyvat
(abg ba tebhaq) - zntargvp.
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