This is one of a series of caches that are associated with the local history
The actual cache is located in Potter’s Field, not located at this location. Use the clue to be found at this location to decipher the actual location.
On December 23, 1883 the Grand Junction News reported that Baby Garland was the first to be buried in this cemetery in 1881. The second was B.A Scott and then P.H. Gordon who died by drowning in the river while chasing cattle rustlers.
In 1883 this field was homesteaded by Joseph Harper and then sold to General William Palmer, founder of the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad. Palmer’s estate sold the property to James Rankin in 1919 whom sold it to the City of Grand Junction that same day.
The clue is located on City property which is called Potter’s Field. The cache is located on Mesa County property, the actual location of Potter’s Field cemetery.
- Those Known to Rest Here:
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- Baby Garland, died 1881
- B. A. Scott, died 1881
- P. H. Gordon, died 1883
- Elmer Price, died 1911
- Bertha Kaufman (see below)
- Mrs. A. A. Middaugh, 1890-1913
- Mary Middaugh, 1908-1913
- Julian Pacheco, 1913-1936
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