One example why we truly enjoy geo-caching. Always a learning experience for kids of all ages!
Little known historical fact to many, during World War II, Morristown, Indiana served as a site for a German Prisoner of War Camp. The Morristown Canning Company used workers from the camp in their business operations. Please enter the web sites as provided for full details with images and a complete history. An absolutely fascinating story.
http://www.indianamilitary.org/CA%20POWs/POW-GERMAN/Morristown%20Side%20Camp/MorristownSideCamp.htm
Additionally: A lengthy story written by Nicholas Thomas, 2001, for a Morristown High School class project does an exceptional job outlining the history of the Morristown Canning Company.
http://www.shelbycountyindiana.org/historical_articles/history_morristown_cf1.htm
The Instant Relative Series " is a means to connect stories with names, lives and memories of intriguing people from the past. The IR Series has been created because of our interest in history, genealogy research, people and Geo-caching. Instant relatives are not related directly to our family. BUT … one never knows? The goal is to share stories which will entertain, educate and on occasion provide a little humor during the process. If one should find inaccuracies within information as posted, please email and corrections will be made as necessary.