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STGT:LE07: South Creek / Graycliff Cache Traditional Cache

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The-Driver: Unfortunately someone ruined this for everyone. Hopefully the new location and new container will be back by spring to support the series. I regret I can't keep up on this one as life has gotten very busy. Thanks to the hundreds who stopped by this location. I can't vouch for any trackables - hopefully they will turn up! Happy caching!

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Hidden : 8/3/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is placed as part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Geotrail, located within the Lake Erie Region. There are 15 caches hidden within this region, and geocachers finding ten or more Great Lakes Seaway Trail Geotrail caches within this region can earn a free Lake Erie Region geocoin. If you are interested in participating in the Geotrail, please visit www.seawaytrail.com/geotrail for a list of locations where you can pick up a free copy of the official Great Lakes Seaway Trail Geotrail Logbook.

This cache contains a unique hole punch which must stay with the cache. Use this hole punch in space # 7 on the Lake Erie Region page of your Official Great Lakes Seaway Trail Logbook. This hole punch is NOT a trade item.

This cache is located just outside the town of Evans in a town park called “South Creek Park”. Evans was formed March 23, 1821. A small tract was taken from Hamburg in 1826 and annexed to Evans, and a part of Brant was taken off in 1839.

The first settlement was made in the territory of Evans in 1804 by Joel Harvey, who located near the mouth of Eighteen-mile Creek. If you follow South Creek toward the lake, you will come to a great fishing spot at the mouth of Eighteen-mile Creek. In 1806 Harvey opened the first tavern in the town.

After the war immigration to the town was rapid. A saw mill and grist mill were built on the site of Evans Center in 1815—16 and a hamlet gathered around which was called Wright’s Mills. About 1818 a post-office was opened on the lake shore with the name of Eden, in which town what is now Evans.

Less than a mile away is the Graycliff Conservancy. From the park Head Northwest on South Creek Road towards Route 5. Cross Route 5 and make a left on Lake Shore Road and follow the signs to this Frank Lloyd Wright Architectural Wonder! For more information on the Estate visit: (visit link) .The estate is available for tours from 10 -4 during the spring, summer, and fall months.

FTF Prize is a Guide to Seaway Trail Wildlife!

Parking Coordinates:
N 42 42.33
W 78 57.861

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab uvag sbe lbh!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)