This area is known as Rocky Hill. The land was part of an original homestead that was occupied as a result of the Homestead Act of 1862. Prior to this, the area was predominantly occupied by the local Native American tribes including Chief Seltice (his name lends itself to one of the longest streets in the area to the west into Idaho.) Liberty Lake was a holiday/recreation destination for the region and many people visited here over the years to enjoy the lake.
The barn itself dates back to the 1940's and the well house dates back to the early 1900's. They are the oldest known structures in Liberty Lake.
2015 was the inaugural year of Spokane Geocache Tour. This Spokane County tour sent geocachers on a trip through Spokane History, finding caches in areas of historical significance. Visiting urban and rural gems, historic farming communities, forts and geological marvels. The Spokane History Geocache Tour rewarded those who completed with a commemorative Geocoin featuring the native Spokane Salish language.
Visit SpokaneGeoTour.com for additional details on the current Geocache Tour.
Spokane History Geocache Tour: sponsored by Spokane County TPA, Cache Advance, and Washington State Geocaching Association (WSGA)
