The Spillway Traditional Cache

In the High Hills of the Santee, where the South Carolina Sandhills of the Midlands region meet the coastal plain region, you'll find Poinsett State Park. Called the "mountains of the midlands," this mixed ecosystem yields a high degree of biodiversity and some of the most unique natural sightings in the park system, especially along the Palmetto Trail which winds through the Manchester State Forest.

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Company 421 of the Civilian Conservation Corps constructe this spillway's 75-foot long raceway and short waterfall in 1935. Company 2413 added on the shorter raceway section and the 4-ft waterfall while they were at Poinsett. Both companies used coquina - a rock formed from ancient sand and seashells. The CCC acquired this coquina locally. They shaped the rock into building blocks. Coquina was used in the park entrance gates, contact station, cabin foundations and steps, shelter foundations and steps, loggia walls and spillways.

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As you attempt to find this cache, please take a minute to study and enjoy the ruins of the mill that used to sit near this location. Ranger Zabo from Poinsett State Park specifically asked for a cache to highlight this location in the park. As always, cache safely, and take care not to damage the environment during your search.