WSQ The Spud Hunter Multi-Cache
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This multi cache is located in the beautiful Walnut Mound Cemetery in Retreat, WI. This cemetery is chock full of history. It is an active cemetery that has been in use for over 150 years. There are numerous Veterans buried here including many from the Civil War and War of 1812. The terrain is pretty easy and the cache is accessible all year long. However, if there is snow on the ground, you will have a harder time completing this one.
This is a multi stage cache.
The coordinates listed above will take you to the grave marker of Harvey Sterling. He was an early pioneer of Vernon County and is the person for whom Sterling Township, where this cemetery is located, is named.
Harvey was aged 9A years when he died.
The coordinates for your second stop are:
N43 26.7A6
W091 04.31A
This will bring you to the grave marker of Francis Wallar. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery on the battlefield at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. He single handedly captured the confederate flag.
What was Francis Wallar's birthdate? B-15-1840.
The coordinates for your final stop are:
N43 26.B0B
W091 04.349
Here is where you will find the Spud Hunter. We hope that you have enjoyed your short tour of Walnut Mound Cemetery and will look around a little further if you have the time.
We want to thank the Walnut Mound Cemetery board and Terry Nelson for giving us permission to plant the Spud Hunter in this cemetery. This cache is not hidden on any marker or site. If there is a service going on, or folks are visiting their loved ones when you arrive please be respectful and come back later. Your understanding and compassion for those folks will be appreciated.
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