History of Warren County, IL
Warren County was organized in 1825 out of Pike County. Pike County, consisted of all portions of state North and West of the Illinois River before 1825. Henderson County was formed in 1841 from the western area of Warren County. Warren County was named for Dr. Joseph Warren, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. He is believed to have been the first officer to fall in the Revolutionary War.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 543 square miles of which 542 square miles is land and 0.6 square miles (0.1%) is water.
Placement
Four caches have been placed at the four compass points of Warren County. The caches are next to the adjacent counties: Mercer County, Knox County, McDonough County and Henderson County. This idea was thought of by our team member “A” who is 13 years old. How well do you know your compass?
Good Luck and we hope you enjoy these caches.