U.S. Presidents Series #1 LbNA #3168
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Add Location| Owner: | Awesome Beth  |
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| Plant date: | Feb 12, 2003 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Middlebury |
| County: | New Haven |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 4 |
| Found by: | MacNus |
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| Last found: | Oct 27, 2012 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Feb 12, 2003 |
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U.S. Presidents Series Part 1
(Middlebury, Connecticut)
Placed by: Beth, Aaron and Max
Location: Middlebury, CT New Haven County
2/12/03, verified 5/13/04
Don't forget US Presidents Part II
This is at beautiful Hop Brook Lake, however, many people don't know that Hop Brook Lake is managed by the Army Corp of Engineers and it's main purpose is to protect the Valley from flooding. During times of extreme rainfall the entire park is purposely flooded. It is an amazing sight to see the water up to the roof of the pavillions. Next time you see heavy rain and flooding know that these dedicated folks are looking out for us in the valley. As a result of the heavy rains I have had to replace my boxes. (Again it was Patch to the rescue!THANKS) You'll have to go find them if you'd like to see what I mean.
You might want to check out the website during the spring and summer to see what this park offers. This is a wonderful place to spend a day with the family or just alone. Swimming and fishing are allowed. This park also happens to be pooch friendly, so long as they are leashed. I have learned that there is now a fee to enter the park from Memorial Day to Labor Day (1.00 for each person on foot or 4.00 per car). So keep that in mind when you go. However this box is accessible quite easily by foot even when the park is closed.
Hop Brook Lake
Route 63 / Straits Turnpike
Middlebury, CT
This is a quick easy hike for all.
This is the first in our United States Presidents series. There are 4 boxes in this series. We had hoped this would not only be a fun but an educational series too.
George Washington
1st President 1789-1797
Federalist
Vice President - John Adams
Born: February 22, 1732 Westmoreland County, VA
Occupation: Surveyor; Farmer; Soldier
Married: Martha Dandridge Custis
Died: December 14, 1799 Mount Vernon, VA
Early Years: Washington had no formal schooling. At 17 he became a surveyor for Culpeper County, VA. At 20 he was managing the family plantations, and in 1775, became commander of the Continental Army.
His Presidency: Washington had presided over the Constitutional Convention and was so well-liked that he received every electoral vote and became the first president under the new Constitution. The people's faith in him kept the country together. In 1792 he was reelected. Under his administration, a national bank was approved, peace was made with the Indians and the federal government was proved capable of enforcing its laws.
Did you know? Washington wore size 13 shoes and had only one tooth at the time of his inauguration.
* As the trail begins to wind west directly in front of you will be a large dead tree with a large log laying on the ground in front of it. Go to the south side of the log and facing the trail, look to the tree to the left for Washington new nest. Keep following the blue blazes.
John Adams
2nd President 1797-1801
Federalist
Vice President - Thomas Jefferson
Born: October 30, 1735 Braintree MA
Occupation: Lawyer; Writer
Married Abigail Smith
Died: July 4, 1826 Braintree, MA
Early years: Adams grew up on a farm and was very athletic. He especially liked hunting, playing games, flying kites and shooting marbles. At 16 he went to Harvard, and after graduation, he taught school and studied law.
His Presidency: Adams was the first president to occupy the White House, although it was unfinished. His decision to maintain peace with France when the U.S. was not strong enough to fight, and his signing of the Alien and Sedition Acts to stop foreign and American opposition to the government, made him so unpopular that he was defeated in the next election. In spite of all this, Adams was a courageous patriot.
Did you know? John Adams' great-great-grandparents were John and Pricilla Alden, two of the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620.
* Continue west along the trail, over a stream, until the trail forks. You want to follow the blue blazed trail to the right. Not too far along the trail on your left you will see a single Spruce Tree (a short needled, pine tree) by a stone wall. On the tree behind the wall Mr. Adams is waiting for you. Stamp in and continue along the trail.
Thomas Jefferson
3rd President 1801-1809
Democratic-Republican (hows that for sitting on the fence)
Vice Presidents - Aaron Burr 1801-1809
George Clinton 1805-1809
Born: April 13, 1743 Shadwell Plantation, VA
Occupation: Lawyer, Planter
Married: Martha Wayles Skelton
Died: July 4, 1826 Monticello, VA
Early Years: Jefferson was well-educated and studied several languages. At 17 he went to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, interested in science and mathematics. He became a lawyer at 24, and wrote the Declaration of Independence at 33. He was the first secretary of state under Washington. He was also an accomplished architect, linguist and naturalist.
His Presidency: The first to be inaugurated in Washington, D.c., he was extremely popular. He reduced taxes and believed in as much freedom as possible. One of his greatest achievements was purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. This doubled the size of the United States.
Did you know? Jefferson designed his own tombstone and wrote his won epitaph, but chose not to mention that he had been president of the United States.
* Stay on the trail until you see a large stump of a tree on your right. Directly behind the stump is a large boulder if you walk over to it you can see at triangular piece broken off (almost like it has been cut in quarters) Head south. Jefferson is waiting. Go back to the trail.
James Madison
4th President 1809-1817
Democratic-Republican
Vice President - George Clinton 1809-1812
Elbridge Gerry 1813-1814
Born: March 16 1751 Port Conway, VA
Occupation: Lawyer
Married Dolley Dandridge Payne Todd
Died: June 28, 1836 Montpelier, VA
Early Years: Madison was an intense student and completed a four-year course in two at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). He is known as the Father of the Constitution and of the Bill of Rights because of the leading part he played in their writing and ratification.
His Presidency: Madison's main concern as president was the war between France and England and its effect on American commerce, ships and cargos. This culminated in the War of 1812. Madison barely escaped when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the British in 1814. Peace was finally attained by the Treaty of Ghent in 1814.
Did you know? He was our shortest president at 5 feet 4 inches, and the first to wear trousers instead of knee pants.
* When you come to a fork in the trail, with a sign to your left and a bench to your right. You will go east off the trail for approximately 32 paces, on a left right count. While standing near the hollowed out tree, follow your compass to the east President Madison there will be.
You can either follow the blue blazes and come out near the lake and the main road back to your car, or turn around. You can also follow the Welton trail, to your left and that will loop back around to the Wetlands Trail.
U.S. Presidents Series Part 1
(Middlebury, Connecticut)
Placed by: Beth, Aaron and Max
Location: Middlebury, CT New Haven County
2/12/03, verified 5/13/04
Don't forget US Presidents Part II
This is at beautiful Hop Brook Lake, however, many people don't know that Hop Brook Lake is managed by the Army Corp of Engineers and it's main purpose is to protect the Valley from flooding. During times of extreme rainfall the entire park is purposely flooded. It is an amazing sight to see the water up to the roof of the pavillions. Next time you see heavy rain and flooding know that these dedicated folks are looking out for us in the valley. As a result of the heavy rains I have had to replace my boxes. (Again it was Patch to the rescue!THANKS) You'll have to go find them if you'd like to see what I mean.
You might want to check out the website during the spring and summer to see what this park offers. This is a wonderful place to spend a day with the family or just alone. Swimming and fishing are allowed. This park also happens to be pooch friendly, so long as they are leashed. I have learned that there is now a fee to enter the park from Memorial Day to Labor Day (1.00 for each person on foot or 4.00 per car). So keep that in mind when you go. However this box is accessible quite easily by foot even when the park is closed.
Hop Brook Lake
Route 63 / Straits Turnpike
Middlebury, CT
This is a quick easy hike for all.
This is the first in our United States Presidents series. There are 4 boxes in this series. We had hoped this would not only be a fun but an educational series too.
George Washington
1st President 1789-1797
Federalist
Vice President - John Adams
Born: February 22, 1732 Westmoreland County, VA
Occupation: Surveyor; Farmer; Soldier
Married: Martha Dandridge Custis
Died: December 14, 1799 Mount Vernon, VA
Early Years: Washington had no formal schooling. At 17 he became a surveyor for Culpeper County, VA. At 20 he was managing the family plantations, and in 1775, became commander of the Continental Army.
His Presidency: Washington had presided over the Constitutional Convention and was so well-liked that he received every electoral vote and became the first president under the new Constitution. The people's faith in him kept the country together. In 1792 he was reelected. Under his administration, a national bank was approved, peace was made with the Indians and the federal government was proved capable of enforcing its laws.
Did you know? Washington wore size 13 shoes and had only one tooth at the time of his inauguration.
* As the trail begins to wind west directly in front of you will be a large dead tree with a large log laying on the ground in front of it. Go to the south side of the log and facing the trail, look to the tree to the left for Washington new nest. Keep following the blue blazes.
John Adams
2nd President 1797-1801
Federalist
Vice President - Thomas Jefferson
Born: October 30, 1735 Braintree MA
Occupation: Lawyer; Writer
Married Abigail Smith
Died: July 4, 1826 Braintree, MA
Early years: Adams grew up on a farm and was very athletic. He especially liked hunting, playing games, flying kites and shooting marbles. At 16 he went to Harvard, and after graduation, he taught school and studied law.
His Presidency: Adams was the first president to occupy the White House, although it was unfinished. His decision to maintain peace with France when the U.S. was not strong enough to fight, and his signing of the Alien and Sedition Acts to stop foreign and American opposition to the government, made him so unpopular that he was defeated in the next election. In spite of all this, Adams was a courageous patriot.
Did you know? John Adams' great-great-grandparents were John and Pricilla Alden, two of the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620.
* Continue west along the trail, over a stream, until the trail forks. You want to follow the blue blazed trail to the right. Not too far along the trail on your left you will see a single Spruce Tree (a short needled, pine tree) by a stone wall. On the tree behind the wall Mr. Adams is waiting for you. Stamp in and continue along the trail.
Thomas Jefferson
3rd President 1801-1809
Democratic-Republican (hows that for sitting on the fence)
Vice Presidents - Aaron Burr 1801-1809
George Clinton 1805-1809
Born: April 13, 1743 Shadwell Plantation, VA
Occupation: Lawyer, Planter
Married: Martha Wayles Skelton
Died: July 4, 1826 Monticello, VA
Early Years: Jefferson was well-educated and studied several languages. At 17 he went to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, interested in science and mathematics. He became a lawyer at 24, and wrote the Declaration of Independence at 33. He was the first secretary of state under Washington. He was also an accomplished architect, linguist and naturalist.
His Presidency: The first to be inaugurated in Washington, D.c., he was extremely popular. He reduced taxes and believed in as much freedom as possible. One of his greatest achievements was purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. This doubled the size of the United States.
Did you know? Jefferson designed his own tombstone and wrote his won epitaph, but chose not to mention that he had been president of the United States.
* Stay on the trail until you see a large stump of a tree on your right. Directly behind the stump is a large boulder if you walk over to it you can see at triangular piece broken off (almost like it has been cut in quarters) Head south. Jefferson is waiting. Go back to the trail.
James Madison
4th President 1809-1817
Democratic-Republican
Vice President - George Clinton 1809-1812
Elbridge Gerry 1813-1814
Born: March 16 1751 Port Conway, VA
Occupation: Lawyer
Married Dolley Dandridge Payne Todd
Died: June 28, 1836 Montpelier, VA
Early Years: Madison was an intense student and completed a four-year course in two at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). He is known as the Father of the Constitution and of the Bill of Rights because of the leading part he played in their writing and ratification.
His Presidency: Madison's main concern as president was the war between France and England and its effect on American commerce, ships and cargos. This culminated in the War of 1812. Madison barely escaped when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the British in 1814. Peace was finally attained by the Treaty of Ghent in 1814.
Did you know? He was our shortest president at 5 feet 4 inches, and the first to wear trousers instead of knee pants.
* When you come to a fork in the trail, with a sign to your left and a bench to your right. You will go east off the trail for approximately 32 paces, on a left right count. While standing near the hollowed out tree, follow your compass to the east President Madison there will be.
You can either follow the blue blazes and come out near the lake and the main road back to your car, or turn around. You can also follow the Welton trail, to your left and that will loop back around to the Wetlands Trail.