Ingham Station Traditional Cache
Crystal Sound: Cache removed today. I may replace it in the future, depending on a number of conditions. Thanks to all who've visited this cache and all the positive feedback.
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Abandoned Mining Town, Deep in Zaleski State Forest.
Near the infamous Moonville Ghost Town, is a lesser known ghost town called Ingham Station. At it's peak in the 1870's, Ingham Station had a store, railroad depot, a mine, and was inhabited by several families. If one looks carefully, the forest will reveal evidence of this town that existed over 100 years ago.
The keen cacher can find bits of broken pots, cast iron skillets, pans, mugs, mason jars, railroad car parts, pieces of iron, coal, foundations, cistern/wells, and more. In the springtime, one can find flowerbeds of daffodils that have grown wild for over 100 years. The mine has been long ago closed off and filled in. The concrete bases of the power house equipment can be found very close to the cache *hint*.
Cache is an ammo box, loaded with a variety of items.
The hike into the cache is a little over a mile, mostly trail. Although it is not terribly difficult, do pack extra water. This is a remote area. It is a good idea to register at the hiking trail registration point near the Hope Furnace area, carry a map, and other necessary items. A good topo map of Zaleski State Forest can be obtained at the trail registration point.
Be sure to visit the nearby waymark pages for *LOTS* of information on the local mines, ghost towns, and such.
Additional Hints
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