GC489EF Colorado Spirit Quest #473 Franktown Cemetery
Type: Multi | Size: Micro | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: Back Country Horsemen @ | Hide Date: 03/24/2013 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 23.539 W104° 45.105 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
         

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A 2 stage multi BYOP & SPECIAL TOOL TO READ THE HINT inside the container at STAGE 1. DO NOT WRITE ON THE HINT & RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE ELSE! LOGS OF CACHERS WHO HAVE WRITTEN ON THE HINT WILL BE DELETED. Sometimes you may be able to make out part of the hint without the special tool, but don't count on it. The gate for the cemetery is always closed but isn't locked. You are allowed to open it & drive or walk in. Please close the gate when you leave.

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! The Exciting Cache Series!

“COLORADO SPIRIT QUEST”

REMEMBER:

If you are APPREHENSIVE about cemeteries – AVOID this series.

The Colorado Spirit Quest is a series of Caches placed by many individuals, near cemeteries and historic sites in hopes of paying respect to the many pioneer ancestors that have ‘walked’ before us.

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There are hundreds of cemeteries in the rural and mountain communities across Colorado.  This series will introduce you to many of them.

The cache pages will provide a virtual history tour of the cemeteries and tombstones.

The CSQ endeavor is an enormous and relentless task and will only flourish if there is a multitude of volunteer cachers  willing to place these caches. 

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The Franktown cemetery is the burial place for many pioneers of Douglas County and the State of Colorado.  Clara Kelly was the first Douglas County resident to be buried in the cemetery in June 1870.  Perhaps the most notable pioneer to be buried in the cemetery is James Frank Gardner.  Gardner established “Frankstown” by naming his land claim Frank’s Town.  He served as county clerk, and later, as treasurer.  He also served as a territorial legislative representative, a state senator, and a county commissioner.  Other settlers buried in the cemetery include Jacob and Benedict Schultz, John Campbell, and members of the Kelty, Wheeler, and Brackett families. Check out the Related Web Page link for more information. This monument designates the Franktown Cemetery as a Douglas County Historic Landmark. WP 1 is nearby. As an equestrian I have always enjoyed this special sculpture near a gravesite. See if you can find it-special horsey credit for a geocaching picture with this bench. This museum is kitty-corner from the cemetery in the current firehouse. It is open 7 days a week, all day, until the firefighters go to bed (around 10). Just go in the front door and hang a left. Don't forget to turn on the lights if they are needed and please turn them off when you leave. If you are there when B shift is on duty say Hi to Mr. Back Country Horsemen-he is the shift Lieutenant. This is a brief history of the cemetery. You will see much more about Frankstown, including period artifacts, if you visit the museum. Brief history about James Frank Gardner, founder of Frankstown.

Additional Waypoints

04/26/2019 By R&B CO
Cool idea for the first stage. Worked perfectly. Thanks BackCounryHorsemen for the fun cache.

04/19/2019 By Kerewin0430
Was out exploring Parker and picked up some nice caches including this one! Both stages are in great shape. Thanks for placing this one!

04/13/2019 By prerules
Nicely done. Signed log.

Thanks Back Country Horsemen for giving me a reason to get outside. It’s always worth it when you are enjoying nature. There is nothing better than acting like a kid again, digging through weeds and climbing trees, all to sign my name on a piece of paper.

Found with Cachly for IOS.

prerules | Parker, CO
Geocache find #812
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03/28/2019 By oz8118
I was visiting the virtual cache here, and saw there was a multi here, so I had to get it! I signed a crazy multi challenge that requires me to get 100 of these - only 53 more to go, ha.
I don't see too many of these UV caches, but luckily I had my TOTT in my car ready to go. It worked like a charm and I was able to decipher the final location.
I'm dropping a favorite point for this one as it really put a smile on my face. What a great day and beautiful weather to be geocaching!

01/10/2019 By Rohatx
Decided to stop by and grab this as I was passing through the area. All TOTT’s were in the vehicle so I thought this would be a quick grab. Having not used the required tool in over a year, I failed to test it before doing this multi. I cached my way to Elizabeth where I found a Walmart. Ended up making it back to here after nightfall to complete and sign the hide. Thank you Backcountry horseman for maintaining this hide! It is my favorite series with at least 150 found so far.
Gets a fav!

09/08/2018 By LostinDenver
Today, during the “You might be an Adrenaline Junkie if…” challenge, I came down to a nearby powertrail to grab a bunch of points. On the way back home, i saw this one and thlught i wow stop by for a quick multi. I was wrong. It took all of my caching ability to finish. The final was hidden really well. Tftc!

08/30/2018 By tehjoester
TFTC! TNLN, SL D&D.
Found with LandD7475 and Doug&Cindy09.

08/30/2018 By DOUG&CINDY09
Out with LandD7475 and tehJoester , we made a quick grab at the first stage had the correct TOTT to get it done made the hike to the GZ and made a quick find, TFTC SL D&D

08/30/2018 By LandD7475
TFTC out with tehjoster and Doug&Cindy09 signed log D&D TOTT very much required.

07/10/2018 By lifed49
Nice evening walk with Wisewarrior and Littlehawk. Some amazing history. Thanks for bringing us here. TFTC

06/24/2018 By Specialis Revelio
Interesting cemetery. TFTC!

06/23/2018 By djlee55
Found, with Specialis Revelio, doing most of the hard work. Very solemn area. Awesome Histories. Thanks for bringing us here.

04/18/2018 By IbePaul
In town on business and grabbing caches where I can. I grabbed several in Franktown after I completed the nearby powertrail. I always carry this particular Tott.. was a quick find at the final. TFTC

03/21/2018 By herndonrd
Was here for Douglas #7 so decided to do this one also. Brought the correct TOTT. TFTC!