Two Trees Traditional Cache
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A small lock n lock. This may not be the best cache to find once everything is in full foliage.
Welcome to the Topeka Cemetery.
"The Topeka Cemetery is the oldest organized cemetery in Kansas. The Topeka Cemetery Association was formed 2 February 1859 when legislation passed by the Legislative Assembly of Kansas Territory was signed by the territorial governor. Soon afterward, the directors decided that Franklin L. Crane owned the most appropriate land in the vicinity of Topeka, and they prevailed upon him to establish a cemetery. That location is now 1601 Southeast 10 th Avenue, Topeka. On 8 December 1859, the directors of the Association transferred ownership of the organization to Dr. Crane."--Kansas Historical Society.
Take a look around. This is such a cool cemetery, and you can find famous Topekans buried here. December 1859 was in the midst of Bleeding Kansas, when pro-slavery and free state people were fighting for the territory. It wasn't until the Southern states left the union in late 1860 that the Congress was able to admit Kansas (January 29, 1861) as as the 34th state--slavery-free. There is a huge area set aside for Civil War veterans, which in Kansas was truly fought during the 1850's.
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