This is the first in a series of micro caches designed to show
off some of Washington County's historic stone arch bridges. Most
of these bridges were built near or adjacent to water-powered
mills, where grain and corn were ground into flour and meal.
Several were built to bypass or span creek fords on roads that
carried heavy commerce traffic.
All of the bridges span the Antietam Creek, a creek whose name
and Civil War history is known far beyond the immediate locale. All
have an historical marker. All but one are very rural and afford
place to park. The other has parking within sight. All of the
caches are micros. That is not to say, they are difficult to find.
Feel free to decrypt the hints, as the real attractions are not the
caches but the bridges and nearby scenery.
The Rose’s Mill Bridge is a handsome three-arch job built by
John Weaver in 1839. The cache is a gray 35 mm film canister (log
paper & pencil stub) with a black lid. To claim this cache, you
must sign the cache log and provide (e-mail) answers to the
following:
What else, connected to this bridge, was built at the same
time as the bridge? What is noteworthy of the westernmost of the
three bridge arches?
Cautionary Note: This is a one-lane bridge. Be aware of
approaching motor traffic.