Our cache is located close to several historical sites: Locust Grove Baptist Church, Locust Grove Cemetery and the site of an old school house.
Midway through the nineteenth century the community of Locust Grove was established and grew into a prosperous trade center. In 1893 Locust Grove changed its name to Hiram. Some of the early pastors on record in the church minutes includes W.S. Lester, Walter Savage and E.M. Blunt. The church met once a month in its early years and many itinerant preachers would fill the pulpit throughout the years. On May 4, 1919 a large crowd witnessed the dedication of the new church house which still is in use today. The Locust Grove Baptist Church and the Locust Grove Cemetery are the last and only remaining landmarks of the original Locust Grove community. Having been established in 1892 the church has been a constant presence in the community.
In 1920 the new school house was built on the spot of our cache and was used until the fifties when the school finally closed.
Parking is available at the church close by.
The container is small and round, but large enough to be seen easily. Bring you own pen as it is not large enough for a pen. We are starting out with coins from the France, Aruba, Suriname, Dominican Republic, England, Europe and the US. Let's see how much variety we can collect!
First to find gets to keep the square coin!
Enjoy yourself while there! Good luck :)