GC3T7YZ Reflections of the Past (Traditional Cache) in Michigan, United States created by TheCacheKids & GEO~DAD

This cache has been archived.

Tee_BenWah: After careful thought and deliberations, I’ve decided to archive the favorite cache spot for any potential catchers who would like to place one at the Hack house. Thank you for all who have made the find.

GC3T7YZ ▼

A cache by TheCacheKids & GEO~DAD Message this owner

Hidden : 8/8/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Good luck geocachers! I've placed a small FTF prize inside for the geocacher that is first to spot this hide.

Located at the Historic Hack House in Milan, Michigan and placed with permission of the Milan Area Historical Society.
A SMALL TOOL IS REQUIRED TO OPEN THE CONTAINER!! (NOT SUPPLIED).
Please place cache back the way you found it or better, you'll know why when you make the find.
It is also important to note that the cache is "NOT" located in the vegetation, as the garden club does not want it disturbed.

Take a few minutes to enjoy the scenery, take a seat on the rocking chairs or take a swing on the tree-swing. It's all a part of the experience.
** Please be cautious when sightseeing on the property. There are a few honey bee colonies at the rear of the back building, no where near ground zero. The caretaker stated that they are pretty docile creature, however, if you have fears please steer clear.

The Early History...

In 1895, the house came into the hands of William Hack, son of Bethuel Hack – one of Milan’s founders, his wife Mary, and their youngest child Jim- then 15 – moved into the big house and made it a base of operations for their substantial landholdings. They doubled the number of outbuildings and raised crops and livestock- pigs, cows, chickens and horses on 500 acres that straddled two counties.

In 1903, they welcomed a fourth person into the household; that was the year that Jim Hack married Daisy Cooper, the daughter of an area farmer. The two couples lived under one roof – one upstairs and one downstairs- until William died four years later. Soon after, Mary resettled in a home of her own on Milan’s Main Street.

By 1915, Jim and Daisy Hack had the house to themselves. A housekeeper, a hired man and several farmhands who helped plant and harvest lightened their load of work. In their leisure time, the Hacks hosted garden parties on their large lawn and participated in church activities. Jim frequented the local grange hall and also belonged to the Knights of Pythias – a fraternal order that performed works of service in the community. The Hacks were not blessed with children, but they were beloved by many young people who crossed their path. A visit to “Mr. and Mrs. Jim” was always celebrated with a sweet treat from Daisy’s bottomless cookie jar.

As they grew older, the Hack’s parted with some of their land to help promote industry in Milan, including parcels now occupied by US-23. In 1968, the couple sold their house and their remaining property to the Owens-Illinois Corp (now Georgia-Pacific) Five years later, they moved into a nursing home together.

The Hacks celebrated 75 years of marriage together before Jim’s death in 1978. Daisy passed the century mark plus four years when she died in 1984. In 1980, the Hacks home was deeded to the Milan Historical Society and in 1991; “The Hack House” was listed in the National Register of Historic Places – due in large part to its interesting inhabitants.