ROBINSON FAMILY BURIAL GROUND Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 5/15/2004
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

This two part cache is located in an allegedly haunted Robinson Woods Cook County Forest Preserve.

Alexander Robinson, a Native American Chief of mixed blood, who's Native American name was Che Che Pin Quay (blink of an eye) was half Native American and half Anglo. He married Catherine Chevalier, also of mixed blood. The whole reserve was given to the Robinsons out of gratitude because he had done so much to mend the ways of the early settlers and the Native Americans in the early days of Chicago.

Many parapsychologists have visited the site because of the phenomena such as the sound of tom-toms that they reportedly have heard there.

People have also reported seeing what they have described as Native American faces in the trees there and have smelled the scent of Lilacs near the boulder that marks the graves. The sounds and scents always come from the left side of the marker.

In 1955 three boys, two of whom were brothers aged 11 and 13 and a friend aged 14 were found murdered and naked near the site. The boys went downtown to see a movie and met another boy their age on the fatal night of their death who, coincidently, would, 23 years later become infamous in his own right. His name was John Gacy who, as an adult would wind up living very close to this gravesite.

In order to really appreciate this cache please go to and read the following URL's. www.prairieghosts.com/robin.html
www.prairieghosts.com/spmurders.html
www.ghostresearch.org/sites/robinson

Since this is an easy cache the challenge is in finding the coordinates for the logbook which are located at the site.

Sit on the left bench and offer five minutes of silence for the horrible crimes that happened here and meditate and meld with the spirits. Listen for tom-toms and sniff for the scent of Lilac.

This is a high traffic area so beware of muggles especially when looking for the logbook coordinates and be careful retrieving the logbook as it's cover will be needed to rehide it and keep it's location looking natural as people have been known to spend the night here waiting for a paranormal experience. The clue to the location of the logbook is a dead giveaway and the biggest challenge in this cache is to find the coordinates of the logbook so if you need the clue decrypt it at the site. There is a very small semi-circle parking area for three or four cars at the site on East River Road if approached going South.

Note: To clear up confusion as to why the logbook isn't in a solid container go to the logs for a detailed explanation and read my note dated May 18, 2004. The short answer is the grave marker is the cache, not the logbook (like a virtual but with a logbook). Even though I check my cache's frequently you can help by bringing a ziplock bag. The cover is matted down and could blow away if it becomes loose so lift it carefully and PLEASE don't let anyone see what you're doing. After signing the logbook get as much air out of the bag as possible, make sure the bag is resealed and fold over the excess. This should minimize condensation and prevent water from seeping into the bag thus keeping the logbook viable. Thanks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbh zvtug or fvggvat ba vg.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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