Long before settlement, this area was known as Frog Level. There are several legends as to how the name originated. The most popular version of the legend claims that there was a pond of water where the Ira Cousins Gin now stands. This pond was infested with innumerable frogs. The legend goes on to tell that an old man became intoxicated and lay down at the edge of the pond and fell asleep.
When he awoke the frogs were croaking and he, being stupefied, imagined that they were crying "frog level" and he repeated it. The pond or place was called "Frog Level" from this incident until 1873. The town was actually chartered by this name in 1851 with the advent of the Southern Railroad. In 1873, at the insistence of a majority of its three hundred citizens, the Legislature changed the name to Prosperity.
This Cache is located at Frog Level Art Center
Anna Kay Singley is one of the current artists in residence. And about one of the nicest people I have met. She will be glad to let you look around the art center which will be open in the spring on friday and saturday or by appointment on other days by calling (803) 364-2126 for an appointment
The Art Center offers classes in pottery, water color, and oil painting to adults and children.
The cache is hiden in the usual manner and is a small container that will hold the log, small tradeables, and possibly small trackables. It is kid friendly but there are muddy areas as well as old buildings they could find trouble in.
The kids will get a kick out of the resident frog and chicken no doubt constructed by some previous artists.
Good Luck and Happy Caching!