FSC-2010 Smyrna Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/9/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


First State Challenge 2010- Smyrna- hidden by debchic


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The Delaware Challenge is back: First State Challenge 2010 sponsored by Delaware Geocachers! There are 21 new caches spread across the state of Delaware by volunteer cachers to give you an appreciation for the great areas of the First State. We are spotlighting New Castle County this year. These should all be fairly easy to find as they are either small or regular size with a maximum rating of 2/2. The actual challenge is now over and all the Pathtags and certificates have been awarded. This cache has been adopted by the hider.


Smyrna

Location

According to early history, Smyrna was first settled prior to the American Revolution on the southern bank of Duck Creek, near the fork of Green’s Branch. In 1716, this tiny village was first named Salisbury. It was, however, also known to its inhabitants as Duck Creek. Duck Creek soon became a thriving community of merchant vessels.

Along with shipping grain, lumber, peaches, and eventually fertilizer, shipbuilding became a prominent business. Two major thoroughfares formed what were known as Duck Creek Crossroads and later came to be called the Four Corners of the Town. In 1806, the Delaware Assembly changed the name of the town to Smyrna. The original boundaries were one-fourth of a mile in each direction from the Four Corners. In 1857, the Town limits were extended another one-fourth mile in each direction, making the Town equivalent to one square mile.

Present day Smyrna is at least three times its pre-1900’s size and growing rapidly. The Town’s strategic location in the northeast, in addition to its location 12 miles north of the State Capital of Dover, and 30 miles south of the major business center of Newark and Wilmington, makes it a competitive location for business. Smyrna’s historic small town atmosphere and its great pride in its quality of life and educational system make it highly desirable for families and homeowners.

Cache Details

This small cache is a very short walk from the parking area on the southbound side of the highway.

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