GC3J4JC JAXPARKS: Camp Milton Historic Preserve (Multi-cache) in Florida, United States created by Friends of JaxParks

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A cache by Friends of JaxParks Message this owner

Hidden : 4/28/2012

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

You are searching for a camo painted Ammo Can in Camp Milton Preserve.

This is an Easy Multi to complete with a nice walk to the final.

The above cords will take you to an Information board all about Camp Milton and it's history. Learn about what went on here many years ago and then walk around back of the sign to get some help with finding the final here within the park.

The automatic gate closes at 7pm so bewarned!!!

The JaxParks Challenge

Since Geocaching and parks kind of go hand in hand, The City of Jacksonville, The Cache Station and The Friends of JaxParks would like to welcome you to The JaxParks Challenge.

There has been 34 caches hidden just for this purpose. Inside each one is a special code word that you will need to record for verification of visiting the cache.

For all those committed to completing the challenge, there will be a special trackable Geocoin.

Upon completion of the Parks Challenge you will email The JaxParks Rep with the list of code words that you retrieved from the Geocaches.

About the Park

Camp Milton Historic Preserve :

The Camp Milton Historic Preserve is located in west Jacksonville, and acquired significance during the American Civil War that lasted from April 1861 to May 1865. Three miles of earth and timber fortifications were erected along the west bank of McGirts Creek in February/March 1864, as over 8,000 troops arrived at the site to provide the first line of defense against the Union forces in Jacksonville. The camp was named in honor of John Milton (1807-1865), Florida’s governor during most of the Civil War. After a portion of the remaining earthworks was discovered in 1973, efforts began to acquire the property. The State of Florida purchased the initial tract in 1981 and later leased it to the City, which acquired additional acreage through the work of Preservation Project Jacksonville and its non-profit partners. The major development project was completed in the summer of 2006, and the new preserve opened to the public in September.

For a complete list of all the parks in the JaxParks Challenge, official rules and instructions on how to recieve your Geocoin click HERE

Have fun and Enjoy the tour of some of JaxParks coolest parks!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)