By Seth Eastman - http://www.history.army.mil/html/artphoto/pripos/eastman.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44372569
The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.
Fort Trumbull, situated in New London, Connecticut, is a historic fortification that played a significant role in American military history. Constructed in the mid-19th century, the fort was named after Governor Jonathan Trumbull and served as a coastal defense post to protect the strategic harbor of New London. Over the years, Fort Trumbull underwent various expansions and modifications, reflecting changes in military technology and the evolving threats facing the United States. During times of conflict, such as the Civil War and World War II, the fort played a crucial role in safeguarding American interests and defending against potential enemy attacks.
Throughout its history, Fort Trumbull served as a training center for military personnel and a base of operations for coastal defense operations. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Thames River made it an important outpost for monitoring maritime traffic and defending against naval threats. The fort's impressive architecture, including its distinctive granite walls and gun emplacements, reflected the military engineering practices of the time and underscored its role as a key element in America's coastal defense network.
In addition to its military significance, Fort Trumbull holds a place in American history as the site of the infamous Kelo v. City of New London Supreme Court case. In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city's use of eminent domain to seize private property in the Fort Trumbull neighborhood for economic development purposes. The case sparked widespread debate about property rights and government overreach, leading to legislative reforms aimed at curbing eminent domain abuse. Today, Fort Trumbull is preserved as a historic site managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its storied past and learn about its role in shaping American history.
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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.
Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.
In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.