Alright, this courthouse was a little disappointing. More than a little, actually. It wasn't actually "bad" as I might normally define it. Just incredibly underwhelming, especially after having seen pictures of the older courthouses. Those were absolutely lovely, but this one...? I do, however, feel I should give credit where credit is due: I had … Continue reading 415. Harrisburg, Saline County (IL004)
414. Metropolis, Massac County (IL003)
This is certainly an acceptable courthouse. Actually, I would even go so far as to way it's a nice looking courthouse. Of course, somewhere like this seems like it would be incredibly boring. I wonder if there's anything around here to liven the place up a bit, maybe make things more interesting? Oh, wait a … Continue reading 414. Metropolis, Massac County (IL003)
413. Paducah, McCracken County (KY02)
This, dear readers, is a magnificent edifice. THIS is obviously a town of some importance. Or, well, it was a town of some importance. Not that it's not important now, but I get the feeling that its not in the big leagues anymore, not even with the National Quilt Museum or the Paducah Beer Werks. … Continue reading 413. Paducah, McCracken County (KY02)
412. Wycliffe, Ballard County (KY01)
Oh, Kentucky! This courthouse is quite nice. It could use a little bit of paint and some tender loving care, but I very much approve. I imagine that the farther east I get with this, the more courthouses will look like this or something similar. Or is it more southern? I don't know. That's a … Continue reading 412. Wycliffe, Ballard County (KY01)
411. Mound City, Pulaski County (IL002)
Pulaski County? Wasn't I just here? I appreciate the building, but this is just really tiny in a really tiny town. The thing I don't understand is that there is a nearby town called Mounds here in the same county. That makes no sense. Mounds and Mounds City? What is this? A Pawnee/Eagleton thing or … Continue reading 411. Mound City, Pulaski County (IL002)
410. Cairo, Alexander County (IL001)
Oh, Illinois! Wait. That should be "Oh, God..." For the love of God and all that is holy, make the pain stop. This courthouse hurts me. I know that Cairo is not exactly Venice on the Riviera, so it's not like I expect the Doge's Palace or some kind of crap like that. But come … Continue reading 410. Cairo, Alexander County (IL001)
409. Charleston, Mississippi County (MO003)
This looked like a more modern courthouse that has been build to emulate an older style. I could be wrong. I'd have to do some research to confirm it, but I had other things on my mind up to this point, primary of which being... ...local son and former Governor Warren Hearnes. He was the … Continue reading 409. Charleston, Mississippi County (MO003)
This Year Ends
Soon this year will be over. As of this writing, I have been caching for 932 days and I’m am on day 929 of a streak. This year I have made 2 hides and found 838 caches, including 45 first to finds, hundreds of trackables, caches in 173 new counties in 14 U.S. states, resulting … Continue reading This Year Ends
408. New Madrid, New Madrid County (MO002)
Now THAT is what I'm talking about! Classical architecture for the win! From what little I know of this courthouse, it's got this giant interior stained glass skylight dome. Times like this I really wish I could make these trips on weekdays so I could see stuff like that. I can only imagine that's it's … Continue reading 408. New Madrid, New Madrid County (MO002)
407. Caruthersville, Pemiscot County (MO001)
Oh, Missouri! This is not my first time in Missouri. A couple of years ago I was up here for the eclipse. Before that, I spent a weekend in Springfield visiting friends. Before that, I spent some time at the one and only Fort Lost In The Woods doing basic training. Traditionally, I have held … Continue reading 407. Caruthersville, Pemiscot County (MO001)
