The first stage is an interesting mosiac that celebrates Route 66
and Springfield in general. The mosiac is rather large and in a
place you would not expect to find. Within the mosiac there is a
historic marker. To find the second and final stage of this cache
you must take a close look at the mosaic.
The cache is located at N37 12.ABC, W 093 17.DCA
The number of letters in the third word panel on the far east
equals A
To the far west there are B figures dancing to hip hop.
In February 183C William Fulbright built Springfield's first
Cabin.
The check figure is A + B + C + D = 17.
This will take you to Historical Marker #V.This cache is an
interesting and easy one and is wheelchair accessible. You can
drive right up to it, but be discrete. There is plenty of parking
on weekends. No ticks, snakes or poison ivy to deal with. As always
cache in trash out, if there is any.
This cache is placed with permission of the property owners. Dr.
Edward M. Shepard, long-time faculty member and professor of
biological science at Drury College, is the person principally
responsible for the erection of twenty historical markers in Greene
County during the years 1921-1934. Up until the time of his death,
Dr. Shepard would locate a site that needed marking, interest the
appropriate business, religious or educational organizations and
with the University Club as sponsor, erect the marker. Always in
the background, Dr. Shepard's name is in no way identified by the
text appearing on any marker as having had anything to do with its
erection.
For a complete list of all the markers, the current location and
condition see this site.
As of March 19, 2007 the final stage is a micro. The orginal cache
has been stolen. Bring your own pen.