GC1NJ10 Traditional Cache Charleston
Type: Traditional | Size: Micro Micro | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 1.5 out of 5
By: poolsharkycat @ | Hide Date: 03/10/2009 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 42.629 W104° 49.489 | Last updated: 06/19/2022 | Fav points: 0

Charleston is the capital of West Virginia.
After the American Revolutionary War, pioneers began making their way out from the early settlements. Many slowly migrated into the western part of Virginia. Capitalizing on its many resources made Charleston an important part of Virginia and West Virginia history. Today, Charleston is the largest city in the state and the state capital.

Charleston's history goes back to the 18th century. Thomas Bullitt was deeded 1,250 acres (5 km2) of land near the mouth of the Elk River in 1774. It was inherited by his brother, Cuthbert Bullitt, upon his death in 1782 and sold to Col. George Clendenin in 1786. The first permanent settlement, Fort Lee, was built in 1788 by Col. Clendenin and his company of Virginia Rangers. This structure occupied the area that is now the intersection of Brooks Street and Kanawha Boulevard. Historical conjecture indicates that Charleston is named after Col. Clendenin's father, Charles. Charles Town was later shortened to Charleston to avoid confusion with another Charles Town in present day West Virginia.

Six years later, the Virginia General Assembly officially established Charleston. On the 40 acres (160,000 m2) that made up the town in 1794, 35 people inhabited seven houses.
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Found it 06/13/2019 By DaCachingNana
Another gorgeous summer day in Colorado!! This Illinois girl thanks you for hiding this one for me to find. The carnival is in town today so I used extra stealth and I’m also glad I came without my 4 yr old grandson! He wouldn’t want to leave all this fun without a day-full of rides! Cache on??

Found it 04/05/2019 By Wandering Janice
Good camo. TFTC

Found it 03/27/2019 By team.STEWART817
TFTC! In town from Minnesota... Grabbed this one while out on a hunt for BroncoColes hides!

Found it 03/12/2019 By ldkloss

TFTC with kirchgeo and geo puppy Dickens. SL

Found it 03/12/2019 By kirchegeo
Nice hide with ldkloss and geo puppy Dickens. Tftc sl