Fort Halleck Traditional Cache
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Saw this Daughters of Utah Pioneers historical marker (No. 46) and couldn't believe a cache wasn't already there. Learning Nevada history is always a great excuse to get out and find a new cache... This marker has been in place since July 24, 1939.
Do not cross fence onto private property.
Not your traditional cache container... Be sure to open the correct portion of it to find the log and room for small trades. Congrats to Good Times bg for FTF honors!!!
FORT HALLECK
Located about 500 feet south of this marker
Established July 27, 1867 by Captain S.P. Smith, built by the 200 soldiers under his command and named in honor of General H.W. Halleck, commanding the Division of the Pacific. The first buildings were of adobe bricks. Hospital and other buildings were later built of wood. Built for a two-company post, one infantry and one cavalry, used as a base for explorations. Lieutenant Whipple made several trips through central and southern Nevada, accompanied by guards from this post, to map and secure military information.
Additional Hints
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