Historic Fort Juelson Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 6/5/2011
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Come see a relatively unknown historic site in Ottertail County.

Fort Juelson is located in the SW 1/4th of Section 3, Tordenskjold township about 2 miles east of Underwood, MN. A flag pole may be seen on this site north of Highway 210. This earthen fort was built in July of 1876 in response to rumors that the Indians were on the warpath and had already killed settlers in the Foxhome, French, and Fergus Falls areas. Fear of harm at the hands of Indians resulted in a number of settlers leaving the area to go to Alexandria, Herman, and elsewhere. A storekeeper, Mr. Dolmer, who had a log store near present day Tordenskjold Church suggested the settlers band together and build a defensive fortification under leadership of the Civil War veterans, Hans Juelson and Berge O. Lee.

The remains of the sod barricade are still visible on this site. It is testament to the threats and trials the early settlers faced and their courage and resourcefulness in preparing for their own defense.

- Narrative from (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nf lbh fgnaq ernqvat gur fvta, purpx gur sraprcbfgf...guerr gb gur evtug (fbhgu).

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)


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