This 1750 Georgian Style Farmhouse situated on Spring Grove’s roundabout was originally an 18th century tavern for weary travelers trekking the Monocacy Trail from Wrightsville to Frederick, MD. It is more commonly known as the William Hoke house because he was the last owner before the farm was sold to developers in 1966. In 1863 during the Civil War, a Confederate force under Col. Joshua White spent the night of June 27 encamped at this farm.The property is currently owned by Rutter’s Farm Stores, its future uncertain.
The geocache hidden at the posted coordinates is a regular geocache, however, it is also part of the 2015 (Phase III) Spring Grove GeoTour (SGGT), a project designed to promote the many businesses and other places of interest in the Spring Grove Area. The SGGT utilizes the growing interest in geocaching to assist both residents and visitors to the area in learning more about the unique attractions.
Caches placed in 2013 (Phase I) are delineated by SGGT. Originally 32 caches were placed and 25 were required to redeem the coin. These caches and coins are still available!
Caches placed in 2014 (Phase II) are delineated by SGGT14. Beginning with this year was a multiyear coin that will require cachers to complete each new phase to complete the multiyear coin. Originally 16 caches were placed and 13 were required to redeem the coin. These caches and coins are still available!
This cache contains a unique code which you write down in your SGGT Passport to verify that you found it. Passports are free and can be obtained at the Borough of Spring Grove Municipal Office located at 1 Campus Avenue, Spring Grove, PA 17362, Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 4:30 or at the Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362, Monday 12:00 – 8:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 – 8:00, Thursday 12:00 – 8:00, Friday and Saturday 9:00 – 2:00. Passports are also available on the website for download.
Download the Spring Grove GeoTour Passport
When you have found a minimum of thirteen 2015 SGGT caches, you will be eligible to have your SGGT passport validated and receive the second “piece” of a commemorative SGGT geocoin. Coin redemption will begin at the event in September. You must have your official SGGT passport with you when you find this cache in order to write the code in it. Click on the link below to visit the SGGT website for more details. Spring Grove GeoTour Website
When you find the cache and write down the code in your passport, be sure to leave the code where you found it. If you fail to do this, you are ruining the possibilities for future cachers to complete the trail.
This cache has been placed with permission by the owner of the property. As with all Spring Grove GeoTour caches, please do not attempt to locate the cache after dusk and as always be respectful.
Please notify us immediately through geocaching.com if you have any problems!