Aunt Phoebe's Letterbox - retired LbNA #15171 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Nov 26, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Maumee |
| County: | Lucas |
| State: | Ohio |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | LindaFay  |
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| Found by: | KingsLight |
| Last found: | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFr |
| Last edited: | Nov 26, 2004 |
3/2010 Lost - stolen - missing from my own yard - good grief.
Clues to Aunt Phoebe’s Letterbox:
A walk on the Historic West Side of Maumee on private property with all letterboxers granted permission.
Easy – all city sidewalk less than half a mile – a compass would be helpful
Start at Jacky’s Depot 130 W Dudley St in Maumee OH. There is public parking at the Depot (ice cream is only available March through September). See driving directions at end.
You arrive at the Depot near W Dudley at Allen
Wander in a Southerly direction down Allen until you meet General Wayne
Turn West on General Wayne until you get to the Golden Butter Building.
Turn left and walk past the Quilt Foundry and become famous on Broadway!
Head West on Broadway and safely cross to the River Side.
Aunt Phoebe lives at the Greek Revival Home with the hitching post on West Broadway.
With your back against the hitching post face the front door of Aunt Phoebe’s House.
Walk Southwest 13 steps(Aunt Phoebe’s favorite number)
At the statue of the maiden pouring water (the fate of the last child who made fun of Aunt Phoebe) look for Mister Toad! He is guarding your prize.
When you gather the box, walk towards the front door and turn left at the brick path. A “Welcome Basset” is waiting at the letter box recording area! Do let me know what you think of Aunt Phoebe!
Historic Details:
The Depot was built in 1908 for the Toledo Interurban Rail company which operated until the 1940s when an ice dam destroyed the bridge crossing the Maumee River. The bridge supports are still visible and are regularly painted by the students from Maumee High School and Perrysburg High School.
Major General Anthony Wayne fought with the US forces against the Native American warriors in the late 1700. Having been a surveyor under Ben Franklin and a General in the Revolutionary War, in 1792 he was sent to the Northwest Territory (Ohio) to quell the Native uprisings. He was a driven warrior himself and referred to as “Mad” Anthony Wayne by his own men. On Aug. 20, 1794, General Anthony Wayne and his United States forces met and defeated the confederated tribes, led by Weyapiersenwah of the Shawnee, at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Despite later attempts by Native Americans under Tecumseh of the Shawnee to halt the growth of the US, the loss at Fallen Timbers and the ensuing Treaty of Greenville (1795) opened the lands of the Northwest Territory to white settlement and initiated the closing of them to Native Americans.
A National Monument is located on Fallen Timbers Lane (off Jerome Road), Maumee and is 3 miles from this box. General Wayne died at Ft. Presque Isle in 1796, the present day location of Erie, PA. His name is used for many streets, highways and schools in Northwest Ohio.
The Buttergilt building was built in 1840 and is the oldest commercial structure still in operation in North West Ohio. William Swan invented and manufactured the “Fly Button” in the 1870s.
William Dix built this Greek Revival home from 1841-1847 and moved his family here from Natchez Mississippi. His wife, three children and his sister, Phoebe Dix, lived here. The house is built with bricks from the Maumee River and timbers of Black Walnut. Historic information suggests that Mr. Dix moved here to profit off the timber and economic potential of the Maumee Valley and second he found slavery repugnant. He owned a flour Mill called Pearl Mills and was active in the early city government. His home was known for lavish parties and Aunt Phoebe is said to have been skilled in tea leaf readings. The Dix family owned the house until 1948 and yet Aunt Phoebe continues to reside. Her ghost is said to be friendly, although she does not like people to scoff at her. Often when non-believers laugh about her they will end up wet – whether it is coffee in their lap, an exploding hose or cups just turning themselves over. Doors slamming and windows opening in the dead of winter are also common events. Inside the box is a photo believed to be of Aunt Phoebe at the wedding of John and Gretchen.
Driving Directions:
This is one block from US Route 20 and two blocks from the intersection of US Route 25 and 20.
Directions: From I-75 (north or south): take I-475 to Maumee exit 4. Follow Rt 24 east to Conant St. (4th light); turn right onto Conant then right at 3rd light onto W. Dudley. The Depot is at the next corner(Allen St.)
From Turnpike exit 59: go south to Maumee (road becomes Conant St.). Approximately 2mi., turn right on W. Dudley. The Depot is at the next corner(Allen St.)
Clues to Aunt Phoebe’s Letterbox:
A walk on the Historic West Side of Maumee on private property with all letterboxers granted permission.
Easy – all city sidewalk less than half a mile – a compass would be helpful
Start at Jacky’s Depot 130 W Dudley St in Maumee OH. There is public parking at the Depot (ice cream is only available March through September). See driving directions at end.
You arrive at the Depot near W Dudley at Allen
Wander in a Southerly direction down Allen until you meet General Wayne
Turn West on General Wayne until you get to the Golden Butter Building.
Turn left and walk past the Quilt Foundry and become famous on Broadway!
Head West on Broadway and safely cross to the River Side.
Aunt Phoebe lives at the Greek Revival Home with the hitching post on West Broadway.
With your back against the hitching post face the front door of Aunt Phoebe’s House.
Walk Southwest 13 steps(Aunt Phoebe’s favorite number)
At the statue of the maiden pouring water (the fate of the last child who made fun of Aunt Phoebe) look for Mister Toad! He is guarding your prize.
When you gather the box, walk towards the front door and turn left at the brick path. A “Welcome Basset” is waiting at the letter box recording area! Do let me know what you think of Aunt Phoebe!
Historic Details:
The Depot was built in 1908 for the Toledo Interurban Rail company which operated until the 1940s when an ice dam destroyed the bridge crossing the Maumee River. The bridge supports are still visible and are regularly painted by the students from Maumee High School and Perrysburg High School.
Major General Anthony Wayne fought with the US forces against the Native American warriors in the late 1700. Having been a surveyor under Ben Franklin and a General in the Revolutionary War, in 1792 he was sent to the Northwest Territory (Ohio) to quell the Native uprisings. He was a driven warrior himself and referred to as “Mad” Anthony Wayne by his own men. On Aug. 20, 1794, General Anthony Wayne and his United States forces met and defeated the confederated tribes, led by Weyapiersenwah of the Shawnee, at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Despite later attempts by Native Americans under Tecumseh of the Shawnee to halt the growth of the US, the loss at Fallen Timbers and the ensuing Treaty of Greenville (1795) opened the lands of the Northwest Territory to white settlement and initiated the closing of them to Native Americans.
A National Monument is located on Fallen Timbers Lane (off Jerome Road), Maumee and is 3 miles from this box. General Wayne died at Ft. Presque Isle in 1796, the present day location of Erie, PA. His name is used for many streets, highways and schools in Northwest Ohio.
The Buttergilt building was built in 1840 and is the oldest commercial structure still in operation in North West Ohio. William Swan invented and manufactured the “Fly Button” in the 1870s.
William Dix built this Greek Revival home from 1841-1847 and moved his family here from Natchez Mississippi. His wife, three children and his sister, Phoebe Dix, lived here. The house is built with bricks from the Maumee River and timbers of Black Walnut. Historic information suggests that Mr. Dix moved here to profit off the timber and economic potential of the Maumee Valley and second he found slavery repugnant. He owned a flour Mill called Pearl Mills and was active in the early city government. His home was known for lavish parties and Aunt Phoebe is said to have been skilled in tea leaf readings. The Dix family owned the house until 1948 and yet Aunt Phoebe continues to reside. Her ghost is said to be friendly, although she does not like people to scoff at her. Often when non-believers laugh about her they will end up wet – whether it is coffee in their lap, an exploding hose or cups just turning themselves over. Doors slamming and windows opening in the dead of winter are also common events. Inside the box is a photo believed to be of Aunt Phoebe at the wedding of John and Gretchen.
Driving Directions:
This is one block from US Route 20 and two blocks from the intersection of US Route 25 and 20.
Directions: From I-75 (north or south): take I-475 to Maumee exit 4. Follow Rt 24 east to Conant St. (4th light); turn right onto Conant then right at 3rd light onto W. Dudley. The Depot is at the next corner(Allen St.)
From Turnpike exit 59: go south to Maumee (road becomes Conant St.). Approximately 2mi., turn right on W. Dudley. The Depot is at the next corner(Allen St.)
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