About New Market:
New Market traces it's history back to the early horse and buggy days of the
late 18th century. Founded in 1793 by Nicholas Hall and William Plummer: New
Market's location along the historic National Pike made it a convenient stop for
travelers in need of food, lodging, and services. The high-wheeled, six horse,
Conestoga wagons were frequent visitors on their way to the Ohio Country and
beyond. The eight hotels and taverns lining Main Street provided travelers with
a night's lodging for 25 cents and a glass of whiskey for 5 cents.
Today's travelers,
adventurers, and antique collectors are welcomed by a Bed & Breakfast Country
Inn, fine eating establishments, and more than 30 antique shops. Registered by
the State of Maryland and by the Department of Interior's National Register as
an historic district, New Market includes the founders' original plot laid out
two full centuries ago. The Old National Pike through New Market has also
recently been granted the classification as a “Linear national Park.
About the Cache:
The cache is an Ammo box. The original contents include:
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Hand crafted bead
bracelets, originals of the Geobuddies.
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Several postcards of New
Market
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Civil War playing cards
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New Market magnets
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A variety of small toys
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Several New Market and General Store pencils
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Special treat for the FTF
Parking:
You can park on the street along side the park
or turn onto South Federal street, follow to the end then turn left. The
road will actually travel across grass/dirt briefly before turning into a small
paved parking area at the rear of the park.
Have Fun!