This is a log only cache, bring your own pen or pencil. You will
not need to get in the Flower Bed to find this cache. You can park
very close. You can sit very close to this one. The neighbors may
be watching. They are use to tourist taking pictures of this
Statue.
Here at this cache you will find a Statue of an Caddo Indian,
There are signs describing the history of this area. Most of this
description was taken from those signs.
In 1541 this is where Hernando De Soto commander of a Spanish
expedition met fierce resistence from the Indians, whom they
described as the best fighting men they had met. De Soto turned
southeast and descended the Caddo and Ouachita Rivers into what is
now Louisiana where he died.
This region was once the home of the Caddo Indians. The Caddo
River, which flows near this point, and Caddo Gap itself were named
for this intelligent and gifted native American people.
We hope you enjoy this cache and the history around this small
town in Southwest AR. We look forward to your online comments.
****** Congratulations rklmbl -- FTF
12-10-05 ******
