We spotted this just past the Hymen Church and Cemetery, and thought what in the world is that? Is it a church? Is it a house? Looks like a sombrero. You decide Ombre! Happy Geocaching
Thanks to Grumpyoldtexan for being the First to Find!
UPDATE: I later learned that this "contraption" is a VOR, which stands for Very High-Frequenty Omnidirectional Range. Its a type of air navigation system. Though older than GPS, VORs are very commonly used and have been a very reliable source of navigation information since the 1960s, and it still serves as a useful navigational aid for many pilots without GPS services. Made up of a ground component and aircraft receiver component, VOR ground stations are located both on and off airports to provide guidance information to pilots both en route and during arrival and departure. The VOR system is widely used, and pilots can still use VORs to navigate throughout the country. Aircraft equipment includes a VOR antenna, a VOR frequency selector, and a cockpit instrument. The instrument type varies but will consist of one of the following: an Omni-Bearing Indicator (OBI), Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) or a Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI), or a combination of two different kinds. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is often collocated with a VOR to give pilots a precise indication of the aircraft's distance from the VOR station. VORs have AM voice broadcast ability, and each VOR has its own Morse code identifier that it broadcasts to pilots. It ensures that pilots are navigating from the correct VOR station, as there are often many VOR facilities within range of a single aircraft. How it Works: The VOR ground station is aligned with magnetic north, and it emits two signals -- a 360-degree sweeping variable signal and an Omni-directional reference signal. The signals are compared by the aircraft's receiver, and a phase difference between them is measured, giving a precise radial position of the aircraft and displaying it on the OBI, HSI or RMI. VORs come with different service volumes and dimensions: High, Low and Terminal. High-altitude VORs can be used up to 60,000 feet and 130 nautical miles wide. Low-altitude VORs service aircraft up to 18,000 feet and up to 40 nautical miles wide. Terminal VORs go up to 12,000 feet and 25 nautical miles. The network of VORs typically provides thorough coverage along published VFR and IFR routes. As with any system, the VOR comes with some potential problems. While it's more accurate and usable than the old NDB system, the VOR is still a line-of-sight instrument. Pilots flying in low or mountainous terrain may find it difficult to identify a VOR facility successfully. Also, there exists a "cone of confusion" when flying near a VOR. For a brief period when an aircraft flies near or over the top of a VOR station, the aircraft instrument will give erroneous readings. Finally, VOR ground systems require constant maintenance, and they are commonly out of order for short periods of time while maintenance is performed.
Thanks to the Review Revan for the clarification of this cool looking building and the internet for explaining more about it!