This cache is part of what will be a mini Geistown Borough Geo-Trail. The purpose of this trail will get cachers to experience different parts of this one square mile community. Incorporated in 1930, Geistown is loved by its residents and maintains its status as a quiet and small residential community. It is bordered by Richland and Stonycreek Townships, and carved in half by Route 56 (Scalp Avenue). Approximately 2,000 people live in Geistown, the CO being one of them.
Commemorative coins are in production for the completion of this trail. To be eligible, create a bookmark list when you find them and then send the CO a message with an address to send the coin. Once the finds are verified a coin will be sent to you. If you do not feel comfortable providing a mailing address, I can leave the coins at the borough office for pickup. Let me know what works for you!
Despite the economic shock of the Great Depression, Geistown officially organized as a borough on March 6, 1930, with thirty acres purchased from Stonycreek Township and the remainder purchased from Richland Township. James J. Ruth was elected the first Burgess. A group of citizens formed a seven-member Borough Council and elected Charles Leventry the first Council President, with Ernest Heinrich the first treasurer and Ralph S. Mowry the first secretary.
After Leventry’s election as Geistown Borough Council President, he oversaw the initial business of running a municipality. The issues the Council first addressed included road maintenance (Oakmont Boulevard was impassible in inclement weather), tax millage (.4 mills or $1.40 on each $100 of valuation, yielding a total of $10,543 from taxes in 1930), signage (to prohibit dumping of refuse near roads and to forbid dogs running free), and the purchase of a vehicle and uniform for the first constable, Anthony Himmer.
The location of the cache welcomes you to the Borough. You can actually park right next to this one. The odd layout of the border here, is sometimes confusing as when you look across the street, you are looking at Richland Township. You are looking for a black nano container.
Congrats on the joint FTF: KB3PPR & KB3PPS