Eisenhower State Park is a gorgeous park located on the banks of Lake Texoma and was created in 1958 to honor the 5 Star-General and eventual President - Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was an American militray officer and statesman who served as the 34trh president of the United States from 1953 - 1961. During WWII, he served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank of General in the Army.
Ike was born in Denison, TX just 8 miles away from the park in a small wood frame house as part of a large family. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Abilene, KS. He graduated from West Point in 1915 and began his military career. During WWII Eisenhower was responsible for commanding the invasions of Sicily, North Africa before leading the "D Day" invasion of Normandy that eventually led to the end of the war.
This cache is placed on the Armadillo Trail which is one of the major trails in the park. Enjoy a nice hike on this scenic trail
These caches were placed as part of the 2022 International Geocaching Day Celebration.