Due to the caches in the park, this is placed at a spot between the Blue Home and the Boils. Hopefully, this will keep in from being muggled as both features are quite popular with visitors. Cache is a plastic container with log only.
From McConnell Springs - Birthplace of Lexington, Kentucky by Gary Varner:
One of the springs, called the Blue Hole, was used by ancient Native Americans and is a source of mystery. Its distinctive blue color is most likely caused by the relatively deep water (presently 15 feet). It is this spring that the McConnell party is thought to have camped near when they debated the name for their proposed settlement. Wild animals, which were important food sources for the Indians, often visited the site for the consistent supply of clean, cool water.
The Blue Hole was thought to be a “never failing spring” which could be a reliable water source for the entire city of Lexington. However with the rapid increase in population it soon became obvious that it could not meet the demands. The water flow was, however, sufficient to power a large gunpowder mill which produced a large amount of ammunition for American soldiers during the War of 1812. In addition, over time, the water was used for nearby distilleries, stock farms, slaughterhouses and trotting horses.
Next to the Blue Hole is another spring called “the Boils.” The name is an accurate description of the water emerging from the underwater conduit. After heavy rains the underground water pressure forces a column of water up from to spring to a height of 24 inches. While appearing similar to hot springs the average temperature here is approximately 55 degrees.
This cache placed and maintained by a Geocky member.
LFUCG Approval MCSP06