The Bible Belt Letterboxes are located in Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. (as a side note, my great, great, great aunt was Jane Knox Latta and she lived here in the 1800’s. The Property is now a Nature Preserve with a Raptor Center and Equestrian Center)
To reach the Preserve, If traveling North on I-77 Exit 16B, Sunset Road West, to Beatties Ford Road. Turn Right and proceed North for 4.8 miles until you reach Sample Road. Turn left onto Sample Road and continue 1 mile to the preserve entrance. If traveling South on I-77 Exit 23, Huntersville. Turn right off of the exit onto Gilead Road. Take the third left, McCoy Road. At the stop sign, turn right onto Beatties Ford Road. Turn Left onto Sample Road and continue 1 mile to preserve entrance.
Stop at the Nature Center and pick up a Trail Map or there are Map Signs at each Trailhead. To figure out the directions and numbers in the clues, you will need a King James version of the Bible.
Bible Belt Letterboxes (2)
1. The Dove
The Dove - One of the oldest Christian symbols. It is almost always depicted with a three-rayed nimbus (halo) representing a part of the Trinity. The dove is usually shown descending, as it did after Jesus was baptized. (Matthew 3:16) The dove is also always white, representing purity.
Park at the sign for the boat rental harbor in the horse trailer parking lot. Take the Beechwood Trail. When you come to a T go (Job 26:7) Go to the 5th Bench (it faces -Proverbs 25:23). (Joshua 10:16) steps behind the bench is a stump. The Dove letterbox is hidden at the base of the stump under some branches and leaves.
2. O Tannenbaum Letterbox
The Christmas tree tradition dates back to Western Germany in the 16th century. They were called "Paradeisbaum" (paradise trees) and were brought into homes to celebrate the annual Feast of Adam and Eve on December 24. They were first brought to America by German immigrants about 1700. Christmas trees became popular among the general population about 1850.
President Franklin Pierce (1804-1869) arranged to have the first Christmas tree in the White House, during the mid-1850's. President Calvin Coolidge (1885-1933) started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House lawn in 1923.
Today, the Christmas Tree has become accepted by Christians, by people of other faiths, and for those who do not follow an organized religion. It has become a popular late-December tradition and part of our present-day culture.
For more information about Christmas tree legends,
Visit this website link
Park at the sign for the boat rental harbor in the horse trailer parking lot.
Take the Treasure Tree Trail.
Start at the beginning and go past the number (Leviticus 11:20)
Look for a small stump on your left with a moss-covered log
Look behind the stump for the O Tannenbaum Letterbox.
3. The Noah's Ark Letterbox
Noah's ark is symbolic of God's judgment on sin and His promise of salvation and provision for His people.
Park at the Trailhead for Buzzard's Rock Overlook.
Take the trail to the overlook. (Numbers 8:24) steps not years past the hitching post on your left is a (Daniel 4:26) beside it in a hollow log is the letterbox protected by rocks.
Please be discreet and replace everything hidden as you found it or better. Read the Waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.
Thanks, Amanda from Seattle
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