Friedenshutten Monument Traditional Cache
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Update November 27, 2011
Cache survived the flooding despite being under several feet of water! We have replaced the cache to its original location, and included a new log sheet. As always, please BYOP.
Update September 26, 2011
Cache location was recently underwater from recent flooding. The cache survived but is currently in the shop for maintenance. We will replace soon.
In 1752, after fleeing what is now Carbon County, Popouhank, Chief of the Delaware Munsee Indians, settled here after meeting with Moravians near Bethlehem. Many missionaries passed through this peaceful settlement over the years en route to Iroquois or Six Nations villages. Eight years later, the missionary Christian Frederick Post visited this village called M’chwihilusink, or “at the place of the old warrior”, later anglicized to “Wyalusing.” While at the settlement, Post delivered two religious speeches. Historically, these are considered to be the first Christian sermons preached in present day Bradford County. It wasn’t until 1763 that a proper mission was established by David Zeisberger. The Friedenshutten mission, or “house of friendship,” served over 200 inhabitants living in Indian huts and cabins. In the center of the community stood a modern meeting house with wooden shingles and stained glass windows.
The village of Friedenshutten blended both Anglican and Indian cultures harmoniously. And, the Indians continued hunting, fishing, and trapping while fences were stretched to the river banks for agriculture and livestock.
By 1772, at the on set of the Revolutionary War, the Moravians and Indians disbanded the mission and relocated westward. By the time General John Sullivan arrived on his military expedition in 1779, there were hardly any identifiable remains of what had once been a bustling village.
In 1872, a stone monument was erected by the Moravian Historical Society to commemorate the mission location. Delegates arrived from Bethlehem and Lititz in Lancaster County and reportedly as far as Philadelphia and New York City for the ceremonies.
Please read the inscriptions on the monument. One final note, during the flood of 1972 after Hurricane Agnes, only the top of the monument was visible at the height of the flood. Flooding in recent years, which has been considered significant, only rose halfway on the lower, corner concrete posts. Please enjoy. No hints for now. We’ll see how it goes. BYOP. Cache only contains logbook.
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Abg ba gur tebhaq!
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