St Paul's Lutheran Church
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church is the oldest congregation in Norfolk. It was founded by pioneers from Wisconsin with its first church being a log cabin. In 1878 the congregation built a wood frame church and the existing church was built in 1908. The original building of the church was powered by gas. It was wired for electricity but at the time electricity had not made it to Norfolk. The grove to the west of the church was planted to give families a place to gather for picnics and other happenings.
The posted coordinates will bring you to a cornerstone of the church with two years engraved. Treat the nineteenth century year as ABCD and the twentieth century year as EFGH. Solve below to find the final location of this cache.
N 42° 02.4FH W 097° 25.DAC
2016 marks the 150th Anniversary of Norfolk's founding. The celebration continues though the end of the year! 16 geocaches have been placed at historic locations around Norfolk. You are invited to "Uncover Norfolk's Past . . . One Cache At A Time". Each cache contains a punch specific to that location (DO NOT REMOVE PUNCH FROM CACHE). Sign the cache log and then use the punch to mark your game card for that location. Game cards are available at the Norfolk Visitor's Bureau (609 W Norfolk Ave) and at the Dover office (1000 W Norfolk Ave). When you have completed the trail and filled your card, you can turn it in for a commemorative Norfolk 150 Geocoin (while supplies last)!
If you complete the trail and turn in your game card prior to September 23rd, 2016, you will also be entered into a drawing for a brand new 50" flatscreen TV to be given away at Norfolk's Oktoberfest celebration on September 24th!! You need not be present to win the TV and no purchase is necessary. The Norfolk 150 Trail will be open through DECEMBER 31st, 2016!
Permission has been granted for placement of this cache. Please be respectful of the area and use stealth when necessary.
Good luck and we'll see you on the trail!