Big Spring Multi-Cache

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-allenite-: As there's been no response from the cache owner to my previous note, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. Please note that if geocaches are archived by a reviewer or Geocaching HQ for lack of maintenance, they are not eligible for unarchival.

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

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is one of a series I am planning highlighting historical sites in Chester Township. This one is the site of the village of Big Spring. The initial stage is across the road from what was Big Spring School, The town was named for the flowing or artesian wells in the area. The final is located in the oldest cemetery in the township, it contains the graves of some of my late wife's kin, Batsons and Creagers, as well as many notable names in the township. Be careful at the first stage, it is a corner where some bad car accidents have happened. Stage 1 may require a lot of digging in the winter.

Once you have the numbers for the final you can park on the easement owned by the township and walk due north to the cemetery. I doubt the easement will be plowed in the winter.

You can go to this website to read about Big Spring and other places of note in the township
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Here is a link to info about Big Springs School
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Here is a link to the "Lost Towns" website
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Many of the first settlers to arrive in Chester Township lived near an area that became known as Big Springs. The location received its name from the many flowing (artesian) wells found there. Spanning the border between Wright and Chester Townships, a small settlement quickly grew. Big Springs boasted a post office, general store, school and the first cemetery in the township.

When the village of Conklin was established in 1886, the general store building was moved there. Although the Big Springs School remained open until 1968, the settlement itself ceased to exist in late 1891 when the post office closed.



Big Springs’ post office opened on May 18, 1850. This post office served for forty-one years until November 19, 1891.

Seven people served as postmasters in Big Springs, with two of them each serving on two separate occasions. Postmasters serving the Big Spring post office were:

John McClain
05-18-1850

Ira Scott
10-31-1854

George Harris
02-29-1856

Ira Scott
06-14-1857

Oliver McClain
06-20-1861

John Wiseman
02-07-1865

Rascalas McClain
08-31-1867

Oliver McClain
05-22-1868

Norman Harris
08-14-1872

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