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This cache is part of the
Geocaching Capital of Canada GeoTour
Ceramic, porcelain stone and slate.
Tiles for the floor
Come in many a state
But Geocaching tiles
Are so much more fun
‘Cus they come with a secret
And a prize to be won.
If you find this cache difficult don’t get “Grout-chy.” Forgive me, I couldn’t resist the goaner.
Park in the church parking lot. Many thanks to the very talented Willy Ewaschuk who built this cache for the Geocaching Capital of Canada GeoTour. If you’re a history buff here’s some info on the charming little Essonville church nearby.
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In 1888, Rev. Watham bought the property from Jacob Steibel. He in turn sold the property the church is built on for $1.00 to the diocese of Toronto. Three large pine trees on the ground were cut down. The logs were hauled to Mr. Richard Dunford’s saw mill in south Wilberforce by team and wagon and the lumber brought back to build the church. Thomas and William Graham from Wilberforce were hired to build the church. All the planing of the lumber had to be done by hand. Mr. Watham was the first minister of the parish, his home just west of the church. As the years went by, attendance at the services declined to the point that services were discontinued. In 1968, the church was deconsecrated. For a period of time, it was undecided what the future of it would be. In 1971, the property was deeded from the Anglican Synod to the Township of Monmouth for $1.00.
Both the church and pioneer cemetery have been painstakingly cared for and maintained. Two services are still held here each year.
Go to GeocachingCapitalofCanada.com to get a passport for this GeoTour.
This cache was placed in honour of
Canada’s 150 years of Confederation
