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Here is a link to the history of the Green County Fair grounds. It looks like the present grounds date back to the 1860's. I know that fairgrounds are a challenge to hunt but it is a large area that could accomedate a bigger group. I sent them an email just to see if it would be an option for us. I will post updates when they get back to me.

http://www.greencountyfair.net/history/history.html
 
In 1966-67 i used to play music with my band in monroe at Joe's White Elephant, i have a cousin that lives in monroe , ill ask here if she knows anyone with info on it.
 
I seen on the google map that there's a nice big park in Monroe too.
Plenty big enough to hold a lot of hunters. Just a thought...just in-case
But the 1860's fair grounds sounds much more delectable :drool: :drool: lol
 
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Great stuff FF43 and Dave. :happydance01:

I do :smitten: the thought of hunting those fair grounds.

Good point that we need to find a site big enough to hold multiple treasure hunters. That is the key here. thumbsup01

I'll see what I can come up with too.
 
I grew up in Maquoketa, just half an hour from Davenport on one side and half an hour from where jkress lives on the other side. I go back a few times a year as my mom still lives there. Next time I go back, I would love to get together with you guys to detect. :yes:
 
Epi-hunter said:
I grew up in Maquoketa, just half an hour from Davenport on one side and half an hour from where jkress lives on the other side. I go back a few times a year as my mom still lives there. Next time I go back, I would love to get together with you guys to detect. :yes:
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When I was a kid I went to a place called the Maquoketa caves
 
The big park in Monroe goes back to the 1880's at least and I have been there but before detecting days. Probably would be OK for a group of 3-5, but not any more than that. I like the idea of the fairgrounds if we could get permission for that.
 
Anyone hear anything back on the Green Co fairgrounds? I think there is some potential there. I hope the snow goes away soon and we can all figure out a time to meet up some place, sounds like a great time.
 
milco said:
Anyone hear anything back on the Green Co fairgrounds? I think there is some potential there. I hope the snow goes away soon and we can all figure out a time to meet up some place, sounds like a great time.
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I was wondering the same thing. I found the contact information http://greencountyfair.net/contacts.html and would be more than happy to call, but first wanted to find out if anyone else has contacted them or is planning to. If not, I will plan on calling them at the first part of next week.

Definitely some potential here... http://greencountyfair.net/history/history.html

Glad you are interested too DD. :yes:
 
I sent the fairgrounds an Email back when we started this thread and I have not heard back from them. I've also tried to call several times with no answer.
 
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