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Trail of Tears III Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/2/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is the 3rd in a series of five caches that calls attention to the removal of Native Americans from their homeland.  They were relocated to Oklahoma.






This cache is located in McGinnis cemetery.  The north side of the cemetary is bordered by the original Trail of Tears.  There is also a monument erected here with a map of the Trail of Tears. The cache is covered in a likely hiding spot.  Easily muggled so please cover.  Camoed container contains an arrowhead I made and some jewelery 32pm made.  Beware of the barbed wire. Take some time to do a little research on the Trail of
Tears as it will add to your enjoyment of the journey.

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The Trail of Tears in Southern Illinois

fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5156722.pdf

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