Newton No. 1 - Lincolnton, North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member macleod1
N 35° 39.782 W 081° 13.310
17S E 479921 N 3946597
This benchmark sits near the entrance to the old Catawba County Courthouse which is now a Museum of History.
Waymark Code: WM4XAC
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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We were looking for a geocache nearby and discovered this benchmark.
Nice surprise and it is in great condition.


This benchmark is on the top step of the Museum and can easily be found.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: No. 1 - 1933

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Monumentation type: REFERENCE MARK Disk

County: Catawba County

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

NGS PID: FA0652

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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