The JOE cache series was started by altosaxplayer, a member of the Tri-Cities Geocachers. The name JOE means "Just Off Exit". This series was started as an Interstate 70 equivalent to the "Loop to Loop" and I-81 cache series that was started in Nashville TN by cgeek. The JOE caches are placed no more than two tenths of a mile from the exit and the hint is a dead give away to the cache location. JOE caches are an easy way to pick up more cache finds while traveling.
Settlement of Mt. Morris
Mt. Morris was founded and settled by Levi Morris in the year 1765. He first purchased a farm near Mt. Morrris on Dunkard Creek. After living there, he then purchased another farm where Mt. Morris now stands. Levi Morrris was the first Justice of the Peace of Mt. Morris.
Levi Morrris was a veteran of the War of 1812. He was a son of George Morris , who was a nephew of Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Levi's son was Major J.B. Morris, who served in the Civil war. The first soldier killed in Greene County belonged to Major Morris's company. His name was Jesse Taylor.
Mt. Morris is built upon an elevation along Dunkard Creek and Wades Run. From this little mount, a part of the town name is derived. The town was at first called Morristown, but changed when securing the charter. It is a town of beautiful homes, well kept lawns, and at one time boasted of bank assets of a half million dollars. Tourists passing through would remark that "this is the town where nobody works."
Mt. Morris was on the route of the underground railroad. This was a means of conveying slaves to the Dominion of Canada. Brownsville was the first landing place. Bowman's Castle, which is still standing, had underground passage ways to the river. One may still be seen back of a parking lot. It resembles the opening of a coal mine.
There is a possibility of muggles for this magnetic cache but the placement of your CRV will help cover your actions.
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Cache has been modified a bit to be able to remove the log sheet without the little magnetic pin that was used previously to pull the log out. Now all you need to do is give it a shake and the log should come right out. When putting the container back together just turn it a couple times. If you turn it to much it will push the magnet out.