A Memory and a Prayer Traditional Cache
Hidden : 9/19/2007
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Located on Chautauqua Rails to Trails a short distance south of Prospect Station Road.

The following was a booklet from the original cache container.

Prospect Station Train Wreck Memorial

Prospect Station Train Wreck Memorial


The following is from the "The Fredonia Censor" - January 1, 1873.







The following is from the "The Fredonia Censor" - January 8, 1873.




The following is from the Mayville Sentinal - December 26, 1872.





The following is from the Brocton Beacon.





The following is from the "The Centennial History of Chautauqua County".




Looking North at disaster site present day. Notice how the trestle has been replaced by fill. Notice Mrs. Raccoon standing on the old rail bed.



Looking South - This would be the actual site Present Day

Train heading North over trestle. This picture is taken from almost the same position as the picture above it - How times change



Harpers Weekly - Jan 1873 - Compare this sketch with the two pictures above.



Prospect Station Ghost Town Foundations


Prospect Station Ghost Town Foundations


Prospect Station Ghost Town Foundations


Prospect Station Ghost Town Foundations


Prospect Station Spring Box Foundation


Prospect Station Spring Box Foundation


Can you spot the telegraph pole?


It's been awhile since this railroad has been used!


Letter discontinuing mail from the Post Office at Prospect Station, NY to Westfield, NY


Letter with Prospect Station Post Mark


Mark Haight Grave Stone - located directly across the street from GC3VHZ4 " Something to Do with Death"


Mark Haight Grave Stone - located directly across the street from GC3VHZ4 "Something to Do with Death"

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