This is another 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 grains 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 vicinity.
All of bridges have an historical marker. All but one of the
bridges are rural and afford place to park. The other has nearby
parking. 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.
Built by Charles Wilson in 1833 for $2,700, this bridge was
adjacent to a large powder mill and boys’ school run by the
Reverend Bartholomew Booth. The bridge sits at the south end of
Devil’s Backbone County Park, which is site to another cache. This
cache, a black auto-type key holder (stubby pencil and scrap paper)
is located on the southern approach to the bridge. To claim this
cache, sign the log and provide (e-mail) answers to the
following:
What was the original name of this bridge? Reverend Booth
evidently ran an exclusive, high-class school. He taught the sons
of many famous men of his day. Which of the following notables’
sons did he NOT teach? Gen. Richard Henry Lee, Robert Morris,
Samuel Adams, or Benedict Arnold.
Cautionary Note: Although this is a two-lane bridge, be aware of
motor traffic in both directions.
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