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Grave Matters Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/3/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A bison secreted in the graveyard of the historic Christiana Presbyterian Church.


Located in the Christiana Historic District in New Castle County, Delaware, the Christiana Presbyterian Church (1757, although the sign says c. 1732) and associated graveyard are a fine and private place, close to the steadily-expanding retail area of the Christiana Mall.

From the www.museumsusa.org page on the Christiana Historical Society:

"One of the earliest colonial towns in America, the little hamlet of Christiana, Delaware, holds a proud tradition of the past. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Christiana was the home to many of the founding fathers, unique architecture, and yes, George Washington DID sleep here! Founded in the 17th century, the head of the Christiana River was an important landing point for the early settlers. As early as 1686 there was a bridge here, giving rise to its early name, Christiana Bridge. It was along the Kings Road from Philadelphia to Baltimore, and George Washington often stopped here to rest or for a meal. During the Revolutionary War, Colonial troops landed here to fight back a British invasion at Cooches' Bridge, the only Revolutionary War battle in Delaware. In the 19th century, it was bypassed by both the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and the early railroads, so the town passed into some obscurity. It remains today a little Williamsburg, a colonial crossroads still intact and reminding us of a quieter time in our past."

Congrats to TeKnight for being FTF!!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)