This geocache is one of eight that are a part of the History of Newfane Geocache Trail. I created this series of geocaches in order to complete my Gold Award, which is the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. Local history is particularly important because there are many stories and artifacts that reflect our lives today. - Grace
The first school in this area was on Main Street, opening in 1815. The second came in 1818, located on the north side of Lake Road near Hess. It was made of logs. On April 19, 1824, the township was divided into eight school districts. By 1878, there were 18 school districts. The year 1905 saw the opening of the first brick school on Main street. The year 1949, the construction of the larger Central High School began on Transit Road. Newfane schools centralized in 1941. The old high school building on West Ave. would eventually become Grace Bible Church, as it remains today. By 1966 a third, all-new high school was built. The second school became the local middle school.
Source: newfanehistoricalsociety.com