GC22PTH The Lost Civilization of Snells (#7) (Traditional Cache) in Wisconsin, United States created by BakRdz

This cache has been archived.

BakRdz: Unfortunately, one of the caches in this series needed to be archived. Because of this, I'll be archiving the other caches in the series as they require replacement or repair (such as this one).

It was great to have everyone discover this lost civilization while they could, even if sadly this particular cache and series will be lost. Thanks to everyone who participated in the spirit of the cache series. I hope you enjoyed it while it lasted.

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Hidden : 1/12/2010

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is a part of a series highlighting Winnebago County’s “Lost Civilizations” and also contains one marker with the information needed to find the treasure at the end of The Quest for Lost Civilizations (GC22CJE).

The settlement of Snells was the only settlement noted by name in the Township of Neenah other than Neenah itself. Snells (or Snell or Snells Station as it was sometimes known) was formally established in 1876. The North Western Railroad hosted a depot at the rail intersection of what is now known as County G. The Wisconsin Central/Soo Line, whose tracks paralleled the North Western lines, also had a station here. In addition, this was the primary stop in the area for the “local” Neenah to Oshkosh Inter-Urban Trolley that was considered mass transportation for the area of the time. In addition to the station, Snells was the home to Anthony Miller’s Snells Station Cheese Factory and a general store. The area was also home to two different post offices. The first, operating from the settlement’s establishment from 1876 until 1883, was located within one of the train stations. The other which relocated just down the road in the general store, operated from 1883 until 1886 when it was decided to close the station in favor of being serviced by the growing City of Neenah.

It was the City of Neenah’s successful industry and growth that spelled the inevitable end for the settlement. The construction of “Superhighway 41” in the 1970’s eventually was the final nail in the coffin, removing all remnants of this area’s existence. Today the only existing evidence is the aptly named remaining portion of Snell Road, which formerly followed the rail between Oshkosh and Neenah, and the occasional curious inclusion on some modern maps.

The cache is a pill bottle hidden within the right of way near the former location of intersection of the road and rail line. Be sure to write down the information found on the “artifact” inside the cache. It will have one of the symbol translations needed to complete the coordinates for the Final.

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