This cache is a part of my Jenkins/Skug Series (JSS). On two log sheets in the series are the north and west coordinates of the bonus cache. I took everything I enjoyed most about geocaching and made it into a series. If you choose to find all six caches in the two reservations, you will experience a variety of terrains, hide types, scenic views, musical tributes, local history, geology, and a bonus cache to top it off.
Did you know that Andover was a massive force in the anti-slavery movement?
For this multi cache, you will learn about Andover’s connection to some of the biggest names affiliated with the American Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. Start your journey at the posted coordinates.
The final of this multi is located at N 42 AB.CDE W 71 F.GDH
The reservation where the JSS is located was once a sawmill owned by the Jenkins family. The sawmill cut blue soapstone that was quarried here, hence the name of the modern-day reservation. The sawmill was converted in the 18A0s.
The beautiful farmhouse to your left was the historic rendezvous for many of the leading abolitionists in the country. More can be read about this on the sign. The house’s address is X Douglass Lane, after one of the leading abolitionists in the world who lived in both New Bedford and Lynn and came to Andover frequently. Subtract 1 from X to get B.
The Jenkins family soapstone business failed in 184C.
I never knew about the abolitionist music scene until reading this sign. The sign mentions a familial music group who sang about abolitionist causes. The group was formed in 184D.
According to the sign, one of the most influential women of her time lived in Andover. She happened to be a major abolitionist during the 1Gth century.
William Jenkins, one of Andover’s foremost abolitionists, had his remains moved from the family cemetery across town in the year 188H.
To find the answers for E and F, walk to the Woodbridge Cemetery to your left (waypoint provided).
During the winter of 2023-24, a massive tree limb fell. Luckily no gravestones were hurt, although the branch was just inches away from Miss Mary’s almost-200 year old stone!
Martha and Rhoda Woodbridge died in the same year, 18E6.
F members of the Jenkins family were buried here before their remains were moved.
You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.
The final cache is located in close proximity to the remnants of the Jenkins soapstone quarry. Remember that it is illegal to move any of these historic stones when searching for the cache. No movement of any stone is needed. Good luck!