In celebration of Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial, 15 geocaches have been placed throughout St. Joseph County near historic sites or places of interest. It is our goal to highlight interesting areas in the county, as well as to introduce new cachers to the hobby.
Construction began in 1895 for The Oliver Mansion, also known as Copshaholm, at 808 West Washington Street. South Bend. Upon its completion in 1897, it became the home of Joseph Doty (J.D.) and Anna Oliver and their family; it remained in the family until the 1980’s. The 2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens were designed in 1907 by Alice Neale and restored to the grandeur the Olivers envisioned. Take some time to walk through the garden and enjoy the lilies, peonies, lilacs, tulips, daffodils, and many flowering trees; there is no fee to walk around the property. For a small fee, you can also visit The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum and check out the many exhibits that are featured.
The cache is located in a potentially high muggle area and may not be accessible during outdoor events such as weddings and receptions.