GC3GJQE Point of Fork GA-32 (Traditional Cache) in Virginia, United States created by hoo2ask4

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Hidden : 4/8/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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The Point of Fork GA-32 cache is located near two historical markers. There is a plenty of room to pull off on the side of the road. Be careful of the driving muggles when you get out of your car.

In 1931, the Conservation and Development Commission erected the Point of Fork GA-32 historical marker. It is located in Fluvanna County near Columbia, VA, and is one of two markers at this location. The Rassawek GA-34 historical marker memorializes the Monacan Indian village that stood nearby in 1612.

The Point of Fork marker reads: "Here was an important supply depot and arsenal of the Virginia government in 1781, and here Baron von Steuben, commanding the American forces, trained recruits for Green's army in the South. Threatened by Cornwallis's approach, Steuben moved stores across James River. On June 4, 1781, Colonel Simcoe, with his cavalry, made Steuben believe that the whole British army was at hand. Steuben retreated, leaving stores to be destroyed."

Listen and you might hear (and see) a peacock who lives nearby. This is a small cache so bring your own pen/pencil. Did you know that George Washington was alive in 1781? And so it is fitting that FTF takes the one-dollar bill from the cache!