The Lost Treasure of Simon Girty LbNA #25020 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Aug 20, 2006 |
| Location: | |
| City: | New Buffalo |
| County: | Perry |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | jbzfarm  |
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| Found by: | Booshmen |
| Last found: | Aug 16, 2009 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFr |
| Last edited: | Aug 20, 2006 |
For many years the story of Simon Girty was believed to be one of a traitor who turned his back on his country and adopted the native americans as his trusted clan. More recently, light has been shed upon his decisions as necessary for self preservation due to a deeper understanding of the native culture and traditions. Regardless of which camp you are in, Mr. Girty is alleged to have hidden his treasure in a cave near what is now known as "Girty's Notch".
To find Girty's Notch you may need to inquire of some locals around this part of Perry County. You may try getting a bunny burger and a malt at The Red Rabbit near Duncannon (they're only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are closed during the heart of winter). Or you might stop in at The Ranch House restaurant, The New Buffalo Restaurant or, better yet, Angie's Diner. I expect that some folks at these establishments might know where this hideout is.
There's a picnic and parking area off the highway and a hazardous climb awaits. Ascend the rock outcrop with extreme caution - it is very steep and full of loose stone. Once near the top step carefully - one missed step could spell your demise. This is not a joke as there are steep cliffs on each side with little room for error.
Find the benchmark that looks like a periscope plowing up from the rock. Aim towards 332 degrees and scramble carefully over the rock that forms the peak of the outcrop. You will find yourself on soil riddled with broken glass and, if you turn around, may see the outline of a murder scene. It is quite possible that you are standing on soil that Mr. Girty once occupied as he observed the movements of friendly and not so friendly units.
Re-align yourself to 309 degrees and take 10 or 11 cautious steps to locate Simon Girty's treasure under the northwest side of the large rock. He has strategically placed another stone that obscures his cache. This stamp reflects the two perspectives of this story...was he an honorable man that was misunderstood or a traitorous liar? I lean towards honor.
Please be very careful - we accept no responsibility for the hazards of climbing this outcrop.
To find Girty's Notch you may need to inquire of some locals around this part of Perry County. You may try getting a bunny burger and a malt at The Red Rabbit near Duncannon (they're only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are closed during the heart of winter). Or you might stop in at The Ranch House restaurant, The New Buffalo Restaurant or, better yet, Angie's Diner. I expect that some folks at these establishments might know where this hideout is.
There's a picnic and parking area off the highway and a hazardous climb awaits. Ascend the rock outcrop with extreme caution - it is very steep and full of loose stone. Once near the top step carefully - one missed step could spell your demise. This is not a joke as there are steep cliffs on each side with little room for error.
Find the benchmark that looks like a periscope plowing up from the rock. Aim towards 332 degrees and scramble carefully over the rock that forms the peak of the outcrop. You will find yourself on soil riddled with broken glass and, if you turn around, may see the outline of a murder scene. It is quite possible that you are standing on soil that Mr. Girty once occupied as he observed the movements of friendly and not so friendly units.
Re-align yourself to 309 degrees and take 10 or 11 cautious steps to locate Simon Girty's treasure under the northwest side of the large rock. He has strategically placed another stone that obscures his cache. This stamp reflects the two perspectives of this story...was he an honorable man that was misunderstood or a traitorous liar? I lean towards honor.
Please be very careful - we accept no responsibility for the hazards of climbing this outcrop.