The "Dinky" Traditional Cache
lz33: Since this geocache has been unavailable for months, I'm archiving the listing to keep it from showing up in search lists and preventing proximity issues for new geocache placements so geocachers can once again enjoy this location.
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Park and Grab with Historic Value.
The Milstead Railroad was built in 1909. It was a 3-mile line from Conyers to Milstead Manufacturing Company textile mill situated on the Yellow River. Even though the plant was later bought out by Callaway Mills, the town continued to be called Milstead.
The 'Dinky' hauled cotton bails to and from Conyers and Milstead from 1909 til 1960. It stopped running about the time the mill closed. It was a 1905 Rogers Steam Locomotive. The Dinky is now on display across the tracks from the Conyers Depot. It is now one of only three left in the world.
The Depot remains in Olde Town as the most historic site. It is used for meetings, weddings and other special events. In 2005, the Depot became the home of the Conyers Welcome Center. The "Dinky," a 1905 Rogers steam locomotive that transported thousands of cotton bales and bleached cotton duct to and from nearby Milstead. It is permanently parked on the siderails across from the Depot, between Green and Railroad Streets.
A recent revitalization plan for Olde Town has turned the historic district into a showplace with streetscapes, a pavilion, a botanical garden and stream. Many homes and buildings in Olde Town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Conyers has now grown to 12,000 residents and Rockdale County to over 80,000. It is a combination of small town and big city, of rural scenes and urban shopping. The population now reflects many nationalities, races and religions. Most of all, the community reflects an amazing legacy of progress, involvement and society where everyone has contributed and everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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