These caches are on some of the rural roads of Jersey County. Enjoy the less traveled roads and see some unusual, interesting and historic places.
This cache has been placed at an abandoned grain silo along the Illinois River Road.
Influenced by grain storage pits of the "Old World" and corn cellars of Native Americans, the first known upright wooden silo was constructed in 1873 by Fred Hatch of McHenry County, Illinois.
Silos have been built of wood, fieldstone, tile, brick, concrete and steel, and have ranged in height from 35 to 60 feet. Beginning in the 1930s, barns and silos along state roads were sometimes used to advertise products, similar to today’s billboards.
Initially the prime reason for the need of silos was the dairy industry. Until the 1870s, winter or year-round dairying was rarely an option, because it was difficult to provide sufficient nourishing food for cows to maintain milk production. Storing green fodder in a silo stopped fermentation preserving the feed until it was needed.
The use of silos spread by word of mouth and through farming magazines. By 1924 there were more than 100,000 silos in the United States. During World War I farmers were asked to raise more food for the war effort. During this period of time building a silo was equated with patriotism.
You are searching for a camo painted Bison Tube container.
Bring a writing instrument to sign the log – this cache has a small log sheet so sign with date and name only.
Bugs, Insects, Critters, Snakes or Poisonous Plants could be present. Search accordingly.
Access to this cache is by a single-track gravel parking area. Use some discretion when leaving the main roadway if the ground is wet.