It appears that the recent heavy rains have deteriorated the roadway leading to this cemetery significantly. It is advised to use only a high clearance vehicle to access the cache..
These caches are on some of the rural roads of Calhoun County. Enjoy the less traveled roads and see some unusual, interesting and historic places.
The cache has been placed in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Also known as the Byrd-Oak Grove Cemetery.
This out of the way neat well kept little Cemetery has 80 interments dating back to the mid 1800's.
One Civil War Veteran is laid to rest here.
Pvt. Ben F. Miller mustered in the Union Army in St Louis, Missouri on June 20, 1861 at age thirty five and was assigned to company E of the 6th Regiment of the Missouri Infantry Volunteers. When his enlistment expired, he reenlisted as a veteran. The date of his death is unknown.
Please be respectful of the surroundings.
There is no reason to disturb anything on, or around the headstones or grave markers.
The cemetery is open from dawn until dusk, which is the only time the cache is available. Please do not attempt this cache at night.
The container is a camo painted Bison Tube that holds only a log sheet.
Bring a writing instrument to sign the log – this is 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 gravel road leading to a grassy parking area adjacent to the roadway. Use some discretion when leaving the main roadway if the ground is wet.
Oak Grove Cemetery