SH ~ Rockafield Cemetery Traditional Cache
3trees: I've decided to archive this one. I'm travelling too much to properly maintain it. Archiving it will allow andeefam to place a new cache in the area. Thanks to all who visited and happy caching!
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The “SH” in the cache name above signifies a Spirit Hunt, a project
by the Miami Valley Geocachers to distinguish those caches that are
set in cemeteries or memorial gardens. This cache is part of that
series created by MVG members to highlight cemeteries in the area.
Please be respectful of the area. Cache should NOT be done after
sunset.
Note: Updated coordinates. Thenks meljean.
This is the first cache to be located on the grounds of Wright
State University. Permission was granted by the chief of University
police and by the head of ground's maintenance. There is parking at
the Rockafield house, which is currently only used for special
events.
The Rockafield Cemetery on the university campus marks the location
of the graves of the original owners of the Wright State University
property. It seems fitting that the first geocache on WSU grounds
recognize the past history of this land. Graves date from the
mid-1800's.
The WSU School of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program manages the
gifts of people who "gave unselfishly of themselves that others
might learn." The historic cemetery was expanded, relandscaped and
developed to inter and memorialize the cremated remains of donors
whose decision it was to be interred on the campus rather than in a
private cemetery or mausoleum.
A brick walkway has been installed in the new portion of the
cemetery. Some donors' families and friends have had the names of
their loved ones inscribed on individual bricks. Grateful medical
school classes have purchased bricks bearing the names of those
persons whose remains enabled their medical educations. On Memorial
Day and the Fourth of July, tribute is paid to the veterans of the
United States Armed Forces with the placement of veteran markers
and American flags on each interment site.
Additional information is available here.
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(Decrypt)
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