GC3VT65 Fish & Chips (Traditional Cache) in New York, United States created by Hiker13624

This cache has been archived.

ChiefGeocacher: Hello Hiker13624 -

As the issues with this cache have not been resolved, I must regretfully archive it.

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ChiefGeocacher

GC3VT65 ▼

A cache by Hiker13624 Message this owner

Hidden : 9/4/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

***An excited congratulations to Airmont Steve for FTF!***

This cache had to be replaced since the landscaping around the gazebo changed. This new spot is not as interesting as the first one, but a little difficult nonetheless.

Much history has taken place here. The Virginia Menschner Gazebo is the site where George Washington Suffern once lived. General George Washington stayed at a tavern next door which was owned by George Suffern's grandfather, John Suffern. In the summer of 1781, General Jean-Baptist de Rochambeau joined forces with General Washington, crossed the Hudson, set up camp along present day Washington Avenue, and stayed at Suffern’s Tavern.

In 1856, the home pictured above was built by the Suffern family and once served as the Ramapough Club. In 1920 it became the parsonage for the Methodist church before being demolished in 1968. Soon after, a Burger Chef was built which later became an Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips. Avon purchased the property when Arthur Treacher's burned down and it became the present day Avon Park.

More information about the village of Suffern can be found in the book Images of America: Suffern by Craig H. Long

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)