The Illinois Cacher is back after returning to the ranks of the retired, again.
Enjoy a tour of Monroe County, Illinois and find some caches along the way. This tour will take you around the county to historic and scenic places. Most of the containers are micros so if you do not like those you might want to skip the tour. Please respect the location of some of these caches and when parking along a roadway stay safe. The majority of the caches are close to the road, or within short walking distance.
Some of the placements are not the very "exciting" type, but you will have something to look at while there and upon completion of the tour I hope you will say it was worth it, including the common hides. At a couple of locations if you have not been there before you may want to include the time to stop and stay awhile.
There is only one rule for this tour and it is that the hours are daylight only. There will be fewer problems if you follow this rule and I am sure the residents and police will appreciate it. Illinois state law prohibits the entry of a cemetery after sunset. Enjoy, bring your own pencil and additional stages may be added later.
Note - Any number higher that 60 in this series was placed in 2019 or later.
MCT # 87
ST. PATRICK'S - TIPTON
Continuing your drive through Monroe County we come to the town known as Tipton. The cache is located in a very old cemetery on the back perimeter away from any graves. Established in 1850 the present church dates from 1864. People from Ireland came to this area because of the potato famine that was going on in Ireland at that time.The settlers also came here because the area was hilly and rocky, yet green and fertile.The land reminded them of their old home.
IF SERVICES ARE BEING HELD COME BACK AT ANOTHER TIME.
PLEASE LIMIT YOUR SEARCH TO DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. IT IS ILLEGAL TO BE IN A CEMETERY IN ILLINOIS AFTER SUNSET.