I recommend you DO NOT search for this cache after dark. Permission for the placement of this cache given by Cleveland Police Sergeant Medwood, Supervisor of the Cleveland Mounted Police. He has informed all the officers working here but if you are questioned please ask them to contact Sergeant Medwood.
There are two parking area right next to each other. Please park in the South parking area away from the main door.
The Cleveland Police Mounted Unit was officially established in 1911, although horses have most likely played a part in the Cleveland Police force since it began in 1866.
The mounted unit began when Police Chief Fred Kohler went to Blot’s Livery and rented two horses for the department. Sergeant George Matowitz was picked to lead this new unit.
Although Sergeant George Matowitz was the first, his brother James Matowitz is actually credited as being the “Father of the Cleveland Mounted Unit. James created a Mounted Unit drill team, initiated special uniforms and built the stables on East 38th Street where the horses are still kept today.
The Cleveland Police Mounted Unit Honors:
- World Champs in Military Mounted Drill 1933
- Marched in President Warren G. Harding’s Funeral Procession.
- Inauguration Parades for Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Bush.
Most recently, the Mounted Unit had a strong presence during the 2016 Republican National convention.
To find the final go the main door and find the Dedication Sign.
A = Number value of the 6th letter in the first word on the sign.
B = Number value of the 5th letter in the first word on the sign.
C = Number value of William Smith's middle initial
D = Number value of the 6th letter of the word before Thomas A. Burke's name
E = Number value of the 4th letter in the first word on the sign.
F = Number value of Charles Otis's middle initial.
For number values A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.....
Final is at:
N 41 31.ABC
W 81 40.DEF