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George Bingham Traditional Geocache

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Schnider: I went out and grabbed this cache today. I am pretty surprised that even I found it. It was a fake rake made by Groundspeak, and even had the logo stamped in it if you looked close enough. It is almost 6 years old, and I am the third owner. It's time to let it go.

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Hidden : 4/12/2005
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

History Buffs and Naturalists will enjoy this cache. Disguised micro cache in a wooded park well off the path. Trees make GPS fluctuations near certain even in winter. Snow will make this hide a 5+ for difficulty.


This cache is disguised to look like a natural object. It contains the Geocaching advisory and a log.

There is not enough room for a pen or pencil. Bring your own.


The following is from "Early Rowan, Wright County Iowa, Iowa history from 1855 to 1925" by Lowell Konkler

George Bingham, one of the earliest settlers, came to Wright County in 1857 where he purchased 160 acres of land in Iowa Township northwest of Rowan at $1.25 per acre. Their homestead is now the property of Peter Hanson. The first house was a rather crude affair made of such material as was accessible in the early days. He married Caroline Wehren and to this union six children were born, Lorenzo (deceased), Clarence Bingham of Rowan and Susan, Emily, the oldest daughter also deceased. Mr. Bingham was a man of strong character, hardworking and patient, painstaking and honest, as the day is long. By careful investment he amassed a large fortune. He died in 1902 mourned by the entire community.

Thank you to Wright County Conservation Board.

For an extra treat, bring your mountain bikes and find both caches in this park. Be alert for hikers and equestrians.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jura lbh fcbg n qbmra, gnxr n unys qbmra zber fgrcf. Ybbx sbe gur gerr jvgu gur jvel fzvyr. Ibgr sbe Fpuavqre.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)