CAM 2008 - Eden Mill Traditional Geocache
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This is one of ten caches placed for the 2008 Cache Across
Maryland. Each location was picked specifically to give you a taste
of the state and show you just a part of its beauty. By combining
all ten, you'll be able to see why Maryland is truly "America in
Miniature". We hope you enjoy them!
Welcome to the Eden Mill Nature Center and CAM 2008 
The Mill was built in the early
1800's by the Stansbury family. It was named after father Eden, a
local Priest, who served the area. Records do not show how long the
Stansbury's operated the mill, but in the late 1800's the mill's
ownership was transferred to two gentlemen named Martseller and Van
Sant. In 1905, Frank Wolfe bought the mill and operated it and a
saw mill beside it. The saw mill was steam powered, and in 1908,
sparks from the steam engine ignited the mill buildings causing
them to be destroyed by fire. Mr. Wolfe rebuilt the mill (the
present one), but soon thereafter it went back into the possession
of Martseller and Van Sant. In 1910, the mill was sold to Marshall
Stokes who operated it until 1917. In 1917, a corporation of
businessmen from Fawn Grove, Pa., known as the Fawn Grove Light and
Power Company, bought the mill and converted it into a power plant.
This required new machinery and the rebuilding of the dam to a
greater height. The conversion work was completed in 1921. The new
power plant provided electricity for Fawn Grove and New Park, Pa.
the mill supplied 2,200 volts of electricity and provided for
Smith's Canning House, Anderson's Feed Mill, and Ruff's Fawn Grove
Lumber Mill. In 1920 the corporation bought the Stansbury mansion
adjacent to the mill as a residence for the mill manager. In 1927,
the Glen rock Light and Power Company bought the electric lines and
the Eden Mill power plant was no longer needed. The corporation
sold the mill to James T. Smith who changed the method of grinding
feed from the calico sandstones used earlier, to the hammer mill.
Flour was ground with steel rollers. The flour was rated as a 50
barrel mill, meaning it could grind 50 barrels of flour in 24
hours. The mill was used at times in its history to provide flour,
cornmeal, buckwheat, as well as animal feeds. Mr. Smith added to
the mill during his ownership. The storage building was added to
the old part of the mill which is the center portion of the
building. The mill last operated in 1964. Mr. Smith died, the mill
was sold to settle his estate. In 1964, Harford County Department
of Parks and Recreation acquired the mill and 57 acres that now
comprise Eden Mill Nature Center and Park. 
Since 1991, the volunteers at
Eden Mill have been inspiring people to care about the environment
by providing experiences that lead them to understand their
connection to the natural world. The Mission of Eden Mill is to
provide the opportunity for all people to develop a greater
appreciation and awareness of the natural and historical resources
of the area by encouraging the utilization of the facilities and
programs established at Eden Mill with: - Quality Environmental and
Experiential Education - Ecologically sound management of Eden
Mill's Resources - Preservation and Interpretation of Eden Mill's
Historic & Cultural Resources - Increased opportunities for
personal reflection and enjoyment of the outdoors The park and
hiking trails are open every day from dawn to dusk. 
By visiting the Eden Mill website
prior to doing this CAM 2008 Cache you will better gain an
appreciation of the environment that you will enter while trying to
find this cache location. You can click on the Trail Maps link and
print out a copy of the map prior to your arrival or you can obtain
a copy of the trail map at the Nature Center when it is open. There
are eight dedicated trails within the park for you to hike and
enjoy. The beautiful plants, marsh areas, and wildlife can be see
along any of these trails so please bring your camera. Take lots of
pictures, take many memories, but leave only footprints while in
Eden Mill Nature Center. There is also a canoe launch for those
cachers who might enjoying a canoe experience along Deer Creek.
Please be advised that the Eden Mill Nature Center and Museum are
not open at all times but you can search for the cache 7 days a
week from dawn to dusk. Please stay on the marked trails at all
times. Only bushwhack if absolutely necessary to find the cache.
Please park ONLY in the designated area. DO NOT PARK on the small
parking area directly in front of the Museum. This area is reserved
for the staff. DO NOT park anywhere along Eden Mill Road, it is
posted with NO PARKING signs. The road is narrow and gravel and if
you park in areas other than those listed by waypoints, plan on
paying the consequences. Main Parking Area: N39.40.527 W076.27.049
adjacent to the pavilion. Other Parking: N39.40.653 W076.27.314
across the bridge on the left side of Eden Mill Road in a
designated area. Directions to Eden Mill Nature Center and Hiking
Trails: Eden Mill Nature Center is located just three miles south
of the Pennsylvania line, about 10 miles north of Bel Air, 25 miles
northeast Towson, and 30 miles northeast of Baltimore City. It is
located directly north of Jarrettsville (Harford County) by driving
north on Route 165 to a left on Fawn Grove Road to a left on Eden
Mill Road and then into the parking lot. NOTE: Please bring your
camera and post pictures on the geocaching webpage for this cache.
The cache container is a medium
size camoed Lock-n-Lock container hidden in close proximity to the
Beaver Run Trail. There is room for travel bugs, geocoins, and
small swag items. A log book and pen are provided, but bring a pen
or pencil to be on the safe side. REMEMBER: to write down the
LETTER that you find in the top of the cache container. You will
need this letter to help you decrypt the location of the annual MGS
Spring Picnic.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Guvf Pnpur EBPXF!