If you’re like me and prefer to take the scenic route,
drive the roads less traveled or follow the thin red lines on the Rand McNally,
then you know that’s where you’ll find some of the best roadside
adventures. And sometimes, the name of
the place you find yourself is a great indicator. Take these five examples …
Bulpitt, Ill.,
pop. 250 (or 222, if you believe
Wikipedia) – I bet at least half of my four faithful followers have been to
this one since it’s nearby where I’m living.
Considered one of the tri-cities of Christian County, along with Kincad
and Tovey, Bulpitt is located on Illinois Route 104 about 30 minutes southeast of Springfield, Ill. Honestly, not much makes Bulpitt special,
except that it’s fun to say the name.
Its eastern border literally straddles Kincaid, and if you aren't paying
attention, you’ll miss it. All three
towns are basically right next to each other to form a conglomerate farming
community of about 2,200 people. Don’t
believe me? Here’s Bulpitt’s most famous
landmark …
