BSA Troop 101 Kutztown Merit Badge Series - #3 Traditional Cache

This is Sam's Cache and he is calling it "Dunkel's Church".  The cache is a Lock and Lock container big enough for a log and tradeables.  BYOP.

The First to Find Prize is the Geocaching Merit Badge!

DUNKEL'S CHURCH

In 1744, the German Reformed who lived in Greenwich Township were given 2 acres of ground for the purpose of building a church. It was known as "Dunkel's Kirche" due to the connection with the Dunkel family who had a farm to the west of the church. Between 1744 and 1790, about 40 more acres of land was acquired.

In 1790 the congregation decided to build a new church. The second church was built during George Washington's presidency. The church was renovated in 1824. The name "New Jerusalem Church" (Dunkel's Kirche) was given. A new school house was also built.

The timber for the church was brought by sled from Williamsport, PA. during the winter, by the Merkels, Dunkels, Dietrichs, and Leibys.

In 1859 the congregation decided to build a new church of brick. The corner-stone was laid on June 12, 1859.   The church congregation moved from the church in 1971.