Pride of Missouri - The Tiger LbNA #28916 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Feb 23, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Columbia |
| County: | Boone |
| State: | Missouri |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Safari Man  |
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| Found by: | The Locksmiths |
| Last found: | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFaFFa |
| Last edited: | Feb 23, 2007 |
Note: I wish to give special thanks to AHISTORY for placing this box for me. Without his assistance this box would not exist!!
Please bring your stamp, a stamp pad, pen and an old rag to wipe off the pouch/your hands. Also note that the pouch is not waterproof so it is imperative that the log is double bagged and both baggies be sealed completely to prevent ruin of the logbook. Thanks in advance for your help.
The name of this letterbox is taken from a theme of institutions or attractions of a State or Town that tend to make you proud to be a part of that state or town. Feel free to continue this theme in your own boxes if you so please. I am sure you can guess what this stamp is going to look like but do you know the origin of your Universities's Nickname/Mascot/Symbol?
The nickname "Tigers," given to Missouri's athletic teams, traces its origin to the Civil War period. At that time, plundering guerilla bands habitually raided small towns, and Columbia people constantly feared an attack. Such organizations as temporary "home guards" and vigilance companies banded together to fight off any possible forays.
The town's preparedness discouraged any guerilla activity and the protecting organization began to disband in 1854. However, it was rumored that a guerilla band, led by the notorious Bill Anderson, intended to sack the town. Quickly organized was an armed guard of Columbia citizens, who built a blockhouse and fortified the old courthouse in the center of town. This company was called "The Missouri Tigers."
The marauders never came. The reputation of the intrepid "Tigers" presumably traveled abroad, and Anderson's gang detoured around Columbia.
Soon after Missouri's first football team was organized in 1890, the athletic committee adopted the nickname "Tiger" in official recognition of those Civil War defenders.
(taken from the University website)
Now off to the hunt!!!!
Clues: (as per ahistory)
At the heart of MIzzou near its symbol of pride,
Lies a short grey stone with names all inscribed.
Find five letters in both the first and last name,
The first and last letter of each are one in the same.
After this name you will find a year,
Subtract the two numbers, your prey is near.
Count the evergreen mounds and be ready to crouch,
And check the heart of one for an ingenious pouch.
SPECIAL NOTE: This box is in a highly visible, high traffic area. Avoid attempting it Mon-Fri from 8:00 to 5:00 unless you enjoy the challenge of being super stealthy. Use the utmost discretion when finding and replacing and always rehide completely so that none of it is showing. Remember only you can prevent lost boxes due to improper rehideation.
Summary: I hope you had a fun outing and will drop ahistory and I a line on the results of your trip and the condition of the letterbox. We enjoy hearing about the adventures of the hunters!! Cordially, Safari Man
Please bring your stamp, a stamp pad, pen and an old rag to wipe off the pouch/your hands. Also note that the pouch is not waterproof so it is imperative that the log is double bagged and both baggies be sealed completely to prevent ruin of the logbook. Thanks in advance for your help.
The name of this letterbox is taken from a theme of institutions or attractions of a State or Town that tend to make you proud to be a part of that state or town. Feel free to continue this theme in your own boxes if you so please. I am sure you can guess what this stamp is going to look like but do you know the origin of your Universities's Nickname/Mascot/Symbol?
The nickname "Tigers," given to Missouri's athletic teams, traces its origin to the Civil War period. At that time, plundering guerilla bands habitually raided small towns, and Columbia people constantly feared an attack. Such organizations as temporary "home guards" and vigilance companies banded together to fight off any possible forays.
The town's preparedness discouraged any guerilla activity and the protecting organization began to disband in 1854. However, it was rumored that a guerilla band, led by the notorious Bill Anderson, intended to sack the town. Quickly organized was an armed guard of Columbia citizens, who built a blockhouse and fortified the old courthouse in the center of town. This company was called "The Missouri Tigers."
The marauders never came. The reputation of the intrepid "Tigers" presumably traveled abroad, and Anderson's gang detoured around Columbia.
Soon after Missouri's first football team was organized in 1890, the athletic committee adopted the nickname "Tiger" in official recognition of those Civil War defenders.
(taken from the University website)
Now off to the hunt!!!!
Clues: (as per ahistory)
At the heart of MIzzou near its symbol of pride,
Lies a short grey stone with names all inscribed.
Find five letters in both the first and last name,
The first and last letter of each are one in the same.
After this name you will find a year,
Subtract the two numbers, your prey is near.
Count the evergreen mounds and be ready to crouch,
And check the heart of one for an ingenious pouch.
SPECIAL NOTE: This box is in a highly visible, high traffic area. Avoid attempting it Mon-Fri from 8:00 to 5:00 unless you enjoy the challenge of being super stealthy. Use the utmost discretion when finding and replacing and always rehide completely so that none of it is showing. Remember only you can prevent lost boxes due to improper rehideation.
Summary: I hope you had a fun outing and will drop ahistory and I a line on the results of your trip and the condition of the letterbox. We enjoy hearing about the adventures of the hunters!! Cordially, Safari Man