Daphne, Alabama - The Jubilee City Traditional Cache
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Daphne, Alabama - The Jubilee City
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This cache is located near a Daphne city complex. There is plenty of parking steps away. At times the muggle factor can be high, so be careful.
Welcome to Daphne !!
This cache celebrates Daphne, the largest city in Baldwin County, Alabama. This is the site of the Daphne Library, Recreation Department Headquarters and the Civic Center. I had originally wanted to place it near City Hall, but due to the close proximity of another cache, that wasn’t possible.
Daphne is also known as the “Jubilee City.” This is due to the unique phenomenon that occurs in nearby Mobile Bay. (See cache “Jubilee !!!” - GC1Z8F9 for further information)
Daphne, like most areas in South Alabama has a very rich history that has defined its modern day culture. The inhabited history of what is now called Daphne dates at least to the Paleo-Indian period and Native American tribes around 9,000 BC.
Historical records indicate Spanish explorers discovered this area as early as 1557. Researchers have excavated many valuable relics showing that the Tensaw, Alabama, Choctaw, Creeks, and Seminole Indians all lived in this area prior to 1557. The community of Daphne dates as far back as 1763 when it was commonly known as "The Village". French troops and later British troops occupied the area. Other well known historical areas can be found in nearby battle grounds located at Blakeley, north of Daphne; Fort Morgan at Gulf Shores: and Fort Gaines at Dauphin Island near Mobile.
Records indicate April 9, 1874 as the actual establishment of the town to be called Daphne with the designation of a Postmaster and official Post Office for the Community. Daphne was a resort area prior to the War between the States . In the early 1900's, several Italian families settled in Daphne and brought with them great expertise in agriculture and a tradition of foods and wine. Their family names remain an important part of Daphne's heritage. The "Festa Italiana", sponsored by Christ the King Church Sodality, held each spring in conjunction with the Eastern Shore Chamber's Arts & Crafts Festival, entices the crowd with homemade pastas, sauces, and delightful foods and crafts prepared from family traditions. The “Festa” truly emphasizes the wonderful heritage brought to this area from Italy.
Daphne remained the county seat until a legislative act of 1900, when the county seat was moved to Bay Minette. Daphne residents resisted the change and would not allow the county records to be removed. Those records were stolen in a late night raid and moved to Bay Minette, where the Baldwin County seat of government remains today.
On July 8, 1927, Daphne was incorporated with a request for incorporation signed by 41 landowners. The population of the city was recorded as 500 citizens. On September 19, 1927, the town held its first election. The first Mayor was James M. Voltz. An attempt in 1946 to revoke incorporation by unhappy residents failed.
Modern day Daphne is a thriving, progressive city that celebrates a rich history and culture. There are many well maintained parks and recreation areas and great shopping and dining. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,581 people, 6,563 households, and 4,670 families residing in the city.
Stay a while and enjoy this “city by the bay”
This cache is a nice size “Lock N Lock” container with plenty of room for trades and trackables. Initially it contained some carabiners and lots of toys for the kids. There is a log but no pen/pencil, so BYOP.
Please make sure that you place the cache back exactly as you found it and make sure it is camoflaged well. Also please make sure that the plastic bag that contains the log is FULLY inside the container to prevent container leakage.
There can be many muggles near, so be discreet to protect the cache.
Happy hunting !!!
Congratulations to Bermudian for FTF !!!!
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