The above posted coordinates is the spot that is the "center" of the Town of Davie, formerly known as "Zona." The cache is not hidden at the above coordinates. To find the cache you need to find the numbers for ABCD & E below.
The first permanent settlers of “Zona” arrived in 1909 from the Panama Canal Zone and later from states such as Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. They were drawn to the area because of the efforts by the State of Florida to drain the swamp land; the land was cheap, like $2 an acre, with an ideal climate, and very rich soil. Many of these settlers arrived by way of train and boat. Travel was very slow because of the lack of roads from established towns and villages. The northern settlers traveled via railroad to Jacksonville, by the Florida East Coast Railroad to Fort Lauderdale. Once in Fort Lauderdale, the travelers would have to travel by boat to reach the area, known in that time as “Zona.” The first settlers elected to name this area “Zona” because of the influence of the settlers from the Panamanian Canal Zone.
The town existed as “Zona” for a short time, just A years. It was renamed Davie a few years later in recognition of R.P. Davie who built the first school and helped develop the land. On November 16, 1925 the Town of Davie was incorporated, but for only a brief period due to the residents' distaste for taxes. The town petitioned to dissolve and was not officially chartered again until 1960.
In 1909 R.P. Davie assisted then Governor Broward by draining the swamp lands. Robert Parsell (R.P.) Davie, a developer, bought about 27,000 acres (109 km2) in the area. He built a school in Zona. The Davie School was the first permanent school in the Everglades and is now Broward County's oldest existing school building. The Davie School, designed by August Geiger, one of South Florida's most prominent early architects, opened its doors with about B students in 191C.
The Town of Davie’s proximity to the Florida Everglades has caused the town a long history of being affected by flooding and drainage issues. Both the Hurricane of 1926 and the flood of 194D caused severe devastation to Davie, but it also marked a turning point for the town. It was not until the flood did the residents agree to allow the Army of Engineers to develop the present system of flood control canals.
The Town of Davie’s proud culture stems from of its history and most recognizable landmarks, the Old Davie School and the Rodeo Arena. In the early 2000s two historic buildings from the surrounding neighborhood were moved to the property adjoining the Old Davie School.
The Viele House, built beginning in 1912, is the oldest residential structure remaining in Davie and is an excellent example of vernacular architecture. It survived the hurricane of 1926 and the floods years after. Members of the Viele family continuously occupied the home until being moved to the Old Davie School property. Regrettably, the Viele House was sealed to accommodate a modern air conditioning system, as part of the permanent preservation plan. One of the most important features of the original structure was the non-electric "air conditioned" design of the home. Specifically, warm air was drawn up and out through the opening in the top of the attic. The natural air flow kept the home relatively comfortable, even in the hot south Florida, climate. Also, as with most of the old Davie homes, the Viele House was elevated on pillars, which permitted the breeze to blow under the building.
In 2004 the former home of Colonel Charles A. & Katherine M. Walsh (1912–1932) and the Bud & Betty Osterhoudt family (1958–2004) was also moved to the site.
In 198E the Old Davie School achieved a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The town has restored the school with funding provided by the State Bureau of Historic Preservation.
The first rodeo was held in 1940 with donated horses and livestock; however it was not until 1946 that 17 local residents constructed the original rodeo arena. Today the arena continues to be utilized for professional rodeos and serves as an entertainment venue.
Davie has always had a reputation as a "Western" town. It boasts a significant horse-owning population and once was home to many herds of cattle. In recent years, commercial and residential development has discouraged such practices but Davie still tries to maintain a "Western" feel. This has been called the “Davie Dilemma” as the South Florida population increases, some of the richest soil is being sold for housing and this town, with a character of its own, is in danger of becoming like every other neighborhood. The town has had to try to find a way to strike a balance between development pressures and conservation of open spaces.
Today, the Town of Davie is home to over 90,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western theme district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Davie has several green open spaces, numerous parks and over 165 miles of trail system along with the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle.
Solve for North 26 04.AB and West 080 16.CDE
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