This cache is
semi-historic and is almost in downtown
Toledo.
The
SQ in the cache name above signifies Spirit Quest, a project
by the Northwest Ohio Geocachers to distinguish those caches
that are set in cemeteries or memorial gardens. This cache is
part of that series created by NWOGEO members to highlight
cemeteries in the area. Please be respectful of the area, and
observe the posted
hours.
This cache is located in Forest Cemetery in Toledo.
While cemeteries aren't necessarily fun to visit, they are often
enjoyable in the aspects of landscaping, terrain and the various
types of memorials honoring individuals laid to rest
there.
I originally came here to look for the gravesite of
Mark Wood, Medal of Honor recipient. He was born in 1839 in
England. He earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War for
heroism in April 1862 for service with Andrew's Raiders in Georgia.
He was one of 19 men, who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or
Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and
captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., and attempted to
destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. He
died July 11, 1866 at the age of 27.
His gravesite is
located in this cemetery at N 41° 40.202 W 083°
31.647 It's worth a stop since you are
here because he has a very detailed story engraved on his
stone.
There is also a website devoted entirely to the
story of Andrews's Raiders. Logically it is at
www.andrewsraid.com
The coordinates at the top of the page will take
you to the first stage of the cache which is actually one family's
very unusual monument, you'll know it when you see it, believe
me.
Take the number of letters in this family's name
and add it to both sets of coordinates (in parentheses)
below.
N 41° 40.(254) W 083°
31.(424)
The container is a camo green microfilm container,
approx. 2"x3"x5". There's a log and a few small items for trading.
It's hidden pretty well and you'll have to move one well placed
rock to see it.
This cache is handicap accessible with the
assumption that you can reach a couple feet above ground with your
hands.
Forest
Cemetery Hours:
May -
September: 7:30am -
8:00pm October - April:
7:30am - 5:00pm
There
is also another Medal of Honor recipient buried in Forest Cemetery,
thanks to Barnacle Bear for the below
info:
William W. Halstead,
Born: January 09, 1837 at Alplaus,
NY. Entered
Service in the US Navy from New York. Earned the Medal of Honor during
the Civil War for heroism August 5, 1864 at Mobile Bay, Fort
Morgan, Al. Died: July 23, 1916 at the age of
79.
Rank and Organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
Born: 1837, New York. Accredited To: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn
during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram
Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Citation: Despite
severe damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as
enemy fire raked her decks from stem to stern, Halstead fought his
gun with skill and courage throughout the furious battle which
resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in
the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort
Morgan.
He is
buried in Section O
at N41° 40.335 W083° 31.500. His actual
marker is about 4' to the
right.
Placed by a
member of
