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The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.
Fort Vause was a significant colonial-era fortification located in present-day Augusta County, Virginia, USA. Constructed in the mid-18th century, likely around the 1740s, Fort Vause served as a protective stronghold for early settlers against Native American attacks during the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
The fort was strategically situated along the frontier, providing a refuge for settlers and a base for defense against hostile indigenous tribes. Its construction typically consisted of wooden palisades surrounding cabins or other structures, offering a place of safety during times of conflict.
Fort Vause represented the challenges faced by European colonists as they expanded westward into indigenous territories, often encountering resistance and conflict. While specific details about Fort Vause are limited, its existence underscores the importance of fortified structures in securing colonial settlements and protecting against external threats during this period of 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.