Welcome to the Sunshine State Geoart series. Each of the caches highlight a specific location in Florida. None of the caches are located at the coordinates listed on the cache pages. You will need to solve the puzzle below in order to obtain the correct coordinates.
All caches are soda bottle preforms containing only a log. You will need your own writing utensil or stamp (no stickers please). All caches are within 30’ of grassy or graded shell rock trails suitable for biking and hiking (unless noted otherwise). Please bring plenty of water and snacks.
Orlando’s history dates back to 1838 and the height of the Seminole Wars. The U.S. Army built Fort Gatlin south of the present day Orlando City limits to protect settlers from attacks by Indians. First called Jernigan, there are four stories of how Orlando got its name.
Jacob Summerlin the “Cattle King of Florida” arrived in 1873 to purchase 200 acres of land in what is now Downtown Orlando. Shortly after the purchase, on the edge of his property there was a sink hole forming. Along with the help of a natural aquifer 200 feet below ground and the flooding of storm water, this area became a beautiful lake. Known to the public as Sandy Beach, this lake was renamed Lake Eola in memory of Robert Summerlin’s dearly departed sweetheart.
In 1888, Lake Eola was recognized as a City of Orlando public park. In 1922 the first swans arrived at Lake Eola. The Lake is now home to various species of swans including: Trumpeter Swans, Black Neck Swans, Whooper Swans, Royal Mute Swans and Australian Black Swans.
The city's first PO was established A/BC/DEFG. (month/day/year)
N26° 53.AAE W80° 10.F4B
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