The Cemeteries of Titus County – Blevins
Here's a list of things we try to always have with us when we go on a caching trip. You should do the same.
Flashlight, needle nose pliers, screwdrivers, camera, tweezers, spare pens, micro log roller, telescoping magnet, swag, mirror, extended grabber, pocket knife, headlamp, and a poking stick. (This is a standard recommendation for this series... You don't need anything more than a pen on MOST of the caches in this series.)
We also like have the PAF (Phone A Friend) & TAF (Text A Friend) options in our toolbox before we head out on a remote cache run. Feel free to email that request to Zoonkai through his Geocaching.com profile page & you will be provided with a cell phone # to add that PAF / TAF option to your toolbox.
We had a challenge hiding this cache. Our first thought was the pre-dug grave in the back of the cemetery, but at some point that might get buried 6' under. Since burying the cache is against the rules, we stayed above ground. A certain unnamed cacher friend of ours files formal complaints in the logs when caches are placed at a height more easily reached by a 6' tall person. We finally settled on a spot that we feel the muggles shouldn't spot very easily. Enjoy the Hunt & the History in this old cemetery!!
PLEASE RETURN THE CACHE TO ITS HIDING SPOT AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT. (We’d prefer it stays hidden from the Muggles.)
No Spoilers in your logs please! (We may encrypt or delete logs containing spoiler details.)
Please respectful of your surroundings while searching all caches, particularly ones in cemeteries like this series. NO NIGHT CACHING!!
Congratulations to the following cachers who have completed this entire series!!
TP-Conductor and yakman4 (Co-FTF on the series as well as Co-FTF on many of the caches!!)
Blevins-Cason Cemetery
Blevins-Cason Cemetery is a large public cemetery located about two miles northwest of the community of Cason. It was established prior to the civil war. Speculation has been that the cemetery was founded by Abraham Blevins for whom the cemetery is named and who is buried there but court records show the land was originally surveyed and patented by the Riddle family. Annie Riddle had one of the earliest monuments after having died in 1856 and buried in the cemetery. The land was eventually sold to Abraham Blevins who is buried there and hence the name, Blevins Cemetery. The cemetery is fenced and kept in very good condition. A cemetery Association has been formed to oversee the maintenance, allocate space, and administer the perpetual care. Meetings are held at the Cemetery on the first Sunday in May at 2 PM.
From Mt. Pleasant, TX Titus County courthouse, proceed South on Madison Street for 0.3 miles to Ferguson Road (TX 49). Turn left (east) on Ferguson (TX 49) and go 8.3 miles. Turn right (south) on county road SE 29 (CR 4875). Proceed on SE 29 to the Welsh Reservoir (1.4 miles). The road designation will change to SE 35 but remains CR 4875. Continue south on SE 35 (CR 4875) for 2.6 miles. The Cemetery is on the left enclosed in a chain link fence with an entrance gate archway marked Blevins-Cason.
All cemetery details listed in this cache were found at www.hiddenancestors.com