Indiana Spirit Quest # 582 — Reflect on the Past Letterbox Hybrid

This quest will bring you to Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Marion Township of Putnam County. Established in 1841, this old cemetery is well-maintained. In fact, this cemetery was restored by a dedicated group of volunteers in 2003. The numerous markers that have fallen over or otherwise disintegrated is simply a testament to their age—not lack of maintenance.

The inspiration for the title of this cache was the richness of the history represented at this site. Of the approximately 220 people buried here, only a handful died in the twentieth century. The overwhelming majority of those buried here died in the mid- to late-nineteenth century. There are a handful of more-modern markers, but these are simply replacements for older markers.

NOTE: The posted coordinates are not the location of the cache. This is a letterbox hybrid cache, which means that the posted coordinates will take you to the starting point. You must then follow the steps outlined below to reach the location of the cache. For those hard-core geocachers who prefer to skip the letterbox instructions and go straight to the cache, you will find the final coordinates in the hint below.

The steps should be very easy to follow. Here are the detailed steps to reach the cache site:

You must start by finding your way to the Town of Fillmore, Indiana. Go south out of Fillmore on Co. Rd. 550E (that’s Main Street, as well) about one-half mile to Co. Rd. 50S (you will come to a “T” intersection). Go west (right) on Co. Rd. 50S about one-quarter mile to Co. Rd. 525E. Turn south (left) on Co. Rd. 525E and Mt. Carmel cemetery will be on your right. (See note about parking below.) After parking, your journey will begin at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery sign (this is where the posted coordinates should lead you). Starting at the sign, walk approximately 20 paces west until you reach a large stone that does not mark a grave. Turn in the direction that led to victory in the Civil War. Walk until you reach the tallest, southernmost stone in that row. Pay your respects to Harvey Nicholas, then proceed further south and a little ways west until you reach what you seek at the intersection of a living tree and one of its fallen comrades.

Parking: Mt. Carmel cemetery is along a county road and does not have a designated parking area. There is room to park along the side of the road in front of the cemetery. Although there is not too much traffic in the area, please use care when parking and entering/leaving the area.

Mt. Carmel Cemetery is the final resting place of Revolutionary War Veteran Julius Glazebrook. Mr. Glazebrook was born April 15, 1752, and died September 14, 1847. He served in Virginia for 8 months during the Revolutionary Way, under Capt. Thomas Williams and Capt. Andrew Wal.

John W. Knight served in the Civil War as a member of the 11th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

Benjamin C. Brown served in the Civil War as a Private in Company I of the 11th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

John M. Bowman served in the Civil War as a Private in Company H of the 11th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Two of Mr. Bowman’s brothers, Charlie P. Bowman and George W. Bowman, also served in Company H of the 11th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and are buried nearby.

Harvey Clark also served in the Civil War in Company H of the 11th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

James Steers served in the Civil War in Company I of the 27th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

Mashaek Fitzsimmones served in the Mexican War in Company I of the 1st Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

In the woods on the southern side of the cemetery, you can find piles of the pieces of old stones that are beyond repair or unidentifiable.

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FIND LOGS THAT INDICATE NIGHT CACHING WILL BE DELETED WITHOUT NOTICE!

The cache container is an ammo can. There are two logs in the cache. One is a standard geocaching log book. The other is a letterbox log for those of you with stamps. To encourage letterboxers to “Reflect on the Past,” I have placed a hand-carved “mirror image” stamp in the cache. Other typical trade items are available in the cache as well. Enjoy!

You MUST sign the log to claim a valid find on this cache. If you cache at night, don't sign the log, reveal additional hints in your log, or don't fulfill any additional requirements, your find log will be deleted without notice. If you think these terms to be unfair, don't bother to hunt this cache. The cache is not located near a grave. If you find a fallen US flag, please stick it back in the ground. As always, please be respectful of our pioneer dead and our beloved Veterans, and cache in, trash out. Say a prayer for our brave troops, fighting for Freedom overseas. God Bless America!

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