GC2PD5K Traditional Cache Mt. Princeton Schoolhouse
Type: Traditional | Size: Micro Micro | Difficulty: 3 out of 5 | Terrain: 1.5 out of 5
By: cb461 @ | Hide Date: 02/26/2011 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 47.770 W106° 08.822 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Scenic view  Available during winter  Parking available  Bicycles  Motorcycles  Off-road vehicles  Truck Driver/RV  Tourist Friendly 
A micro cache cleverly hidden, located at the historic Mt Princeton Schoolhouse at the intersection of County Road 321 and 326 southwest of Buena Vista. Bring a writing utensil and maybe some tweezers. No other tools are required.
This cache is located at the Mt. Princeton Schoolhouse AKA Maxwell Creek School. The Mt. Princeton School was in use from 1889 until 1933. One story that is told takes place on Christmas Eve 1902. That evening there was a Christmas party that was taking place, when a big snow storm came. As the local families arrived at the school house with treats and gifts, the snow got worse creating snow drifts 3-4ft and zero visibility. They decided it best to stay the night in the school, where the teacher Miss Thompson read the story "A Visit From St. Nicholas" by kerosene lamp. Everytime I pass by this building I often think of this story and what life must have been like then. Bring a writing tool and tweezers. Happy Caching!

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Found it 06/21/2019 By Lego Crew
Our 10th cache of the day. Driving back to BV from St. Elmo, we decided to take this side road. Interesting history here. Glad they are restoring it. Took us a minute to zero in on the cache. Many thanks.

Found it 06/09/2019 By clovebailey
Beautiful day for some family caching! TFTC :)

Found it 10/26/2018 By Team Gilo
We are headed home to Oklahoma from spending 3 weeks+ with our Son and Grandsons in Lakewood CO. Of course, I had to put together a road query for us as we travel. Only seems proper! We spent one night in Espinola CO, following 285 south to I-40. We had gotten a few caches on this route while on previous trips but this time we picked up a few more. Thanks for the new smiley at this cache.

Found it 07/23/2018 By Secret Sharer
Could see where it resides but the gate was locked both times I tried.

Found it 07/10/2018 By skichop
So much history. Thanks for the fun.

Found it 07/09/2018 By DonnaGus

Found it 07/08/2018 By bigfeeters
We tend the Indian Oark School House west of Sedalia-built in 1884. I admire the fancy shingles and tower. Ours has no tower but we do have a bell! Tftc and best wishes for the restoration! You get love for the school house

Found it 06/22/2018 By Postpile
Stopped here on my way into Buena Vista to meet friends. TFTH

Found it 03/13/2018 By StoneSense
Beautiful place, and tiny clever hide! Thanks!