GCVWEZ Founders Rest (Traditional Cache) in Georgia, United States created by Tweedledum & Tweedledee

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Tweedledum & Tweedledee: It seems like someone must be taking the cache, so we have decided to just archive it. This cache had a good run and thanks to all that have found it.

GCVWEZ ▼

A cache by Tweedledum & Tweedledee Message this owner

Hidden : 5/5/2006

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The terrain consists of mostly of sidewalks. No matter where you park proceed to the sidewalk on West Strickland Street. Once on that sidewalk go to N33 44.778 W084 45.710 at these coords will be a very narrow sidewalk between two houses. This is the only way to enter the cache site without going on private property.

The cache is located on Douglasville City property, but squeezed in with two house on each side. Because of the close proximity of the house, I do not suggest looking for this cache before dawn or after dusk.

Parking can found at Le Jardin Blanc (N33 44.836 W084 45.714), but the gift shop here is only open from 10am to 6pm Mon-Sat and do not suggest parking here at other times. Other parking can be found at N33 44.826 W084 45.770, which is available all the time, but you will miss getting to see Le Jardin Blanc.

Now for some history:

The Poole-Hudson/Farmer House was built ca. 1868 for William Haynes Poole and his
bride, Marcella Vansant Poole, the daughter of Reuben Vansant and Flora (Price)
Vansant. Dr. Poole was Douglas County's first medical doctor and was recognized as
a superior physician, outranked by few.

The slate roof is original, and was hauled by two-horse wagons from Rockmart Quarry.
The framing of the home was constructed with wooden pegs holding together its
oversized framing timbers. The house has thirteen rooms and sits on approximately
eleven acres of its original tract.

The Vansant cemetery, which has been donated to the City of Douglasville as a
Historic Landmark, lies immediately to the west and adjoins the property. The
housekeeper/cook's cottage has been partially restored and stands between the home
and the barn. The original smokehouse, as well as the potting shed have also been
restored.

The home and gardens have been lovingly restored and improved by Sandra and
Keith Rollins, former owners.

Susanne Hudson and Jeri Farmer now own the home and property. This lovely historic
location now houses Le Jardin Blanc (French for "The White Garden").

Information from: (visit link)

Douglas County was originally the home to the Cherokee (to the north) and Creek Indian (to the south) Nations, and the boundary between the two Nations was marked by a skint chestnut tree located atop the ridge that is now the City of Douglasville. W. G. Black and his bride came to the area in 1835 from North Carolina, following the Indian trails, and he established a trading post near the intersection of two trails. The first known settlers in the County were three brothers from South Carolina - Abe, Reuben and Young Vansant - who came to the area in 1848.

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Hope you enjoy the history as much as we did!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)