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Crossways Crossed Paths Letterbox
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Placed by CZF and CSCM on 20010804.
This is a drive-up letterbox with fairly easy clues.
Background
Crossways is an East Greenwich neighborhood named for a farm that once
operated
there. The first farmhouse, known as the "White House," was built on the
property in 1772 by Christopher Spencer. The land stayed in the hands of the
Spencer family until 1835, when it was purchased by Ludowick Updike
Shippee. It
was under his ownership that the property was dubbed "Crossways Farm."
The farm
has since been subdivided and sold off in residential lots, but its name
survives on maps and in memories. The names of Spencer and Shippee likewise
adorn local roads and corners. A large chunk of the farm is now East
Greenwich
Historical Cemetery #26.
Directions
1. From Route 95 south take exit 9 to Route 4 south.
2. Then take exit 8, which will come up very quickly. At the end of
the ramp
turn right onto Division Street (Route 401).
3. Drive 1.7 miles and take a right onto Kenyon Avenue.
4. Drive 0.3 miles to an intersection with Cedar Avenue.
5. Cross the intersection and enter the place where the dead reside. Keep
right and proceed slowly.
6. Park near the stone that makes fun of you.
7. Look for an elaborately carved cross nearby.
8. From the front of the cross, walk at 220 degress, past the horses dancing
with a star, to the tallest manicured evergreen you can see.
9. Carefully reach inside the shrub to claim your prize.
When you've finished stamping up, please be sure to rewrap and replace the box
so that it cannot easily be seen by casual observers.
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last update: 8.29.2001
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