Al Capone LbNA #55097
Owner: | Adoptable |
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Plant date: | Aug 13, 2010 |
Location: | |
City: | Aguilar |
County: | Las Animas |
State: | Colorado |
Boxes: | 1 |
Planted by: | LoLo Plus Two |
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Found by: | 6timesthefun |
Last found: | Aug 26, 2020 |
Status: | FFFFFFFFFFF |
Last edited: | Dec 8, 2015 |
Welcome to Aguilar, the Gateway to the Spanish Peaks! Aguilar was first settled in 1861. The population was once a thriving 2500, but due to Coal Mines closing down in the 1940’s and 1950’s the population is now only around 600.
Did you know that Aguilar was once the “hideout” for Al Capone in the 1920’s during prohibition? Al Capone would send his hitmen to the area when they were being hunted by the law in Chicago, IL. Capone purchased a home in Aguilar and nearby Walsenburg and would use them as a safe-house. There is even rumor that Capone had underground tunnels built that were large enough for a model T to drive through. That is how he would transport his moonshine.
To find this special letterbox you must take Exit 30 off Highway I-25. Follow the road until you come to an adobe Aguilar sign. The letterbox is behind the sign under two rocks. Please make sure to re-hide well. The stamp was inspired by Al Capone.
Bring your own stamp pad. Please give us updates on the condition of the box.
Did you know that Aguilar was once the “hideout” for Al Capone in the 1920’s during prohibition? Al Capone would send his hitmen to the area when they were being hunted by the law in Chicago, IL. Capone purchased a home in Aguilar and nearby Walsenburg and would use them as a safe-house. There is even rumor that Capone had underground tunnels built that were large enough for a model T to drive through. That is how he would transport his moonshine.
To find this special letterbox you must take Exit 30 off Highway I-25. Follow the road until you come to an adobe Aguilar sign. The letterbox is behind the sign under two rocks. Please make sure to re-hide well. The stamp was inspired by Al Capone.
Bring your own stamp pad. Please give us updates on the condition of the box.