WGD 2012 - Poplar Hill Mansion Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 3/27/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

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This Cache Is Part Of The 2012 Wicomico Geocache Dash

 The 2012 Wicomico Geocache Dash is a virtual trail that takes cachers to 22 sites located throughout Wicomico County. The locations feature Wicomico's "Hidden Treasures" - parks, museums, historical buildings, and waterways. The 2012 Wicomico Geocache Dash is a Challenge Trail and works on a passport system.

There are no alternate requirements to finding and logging this cache! However, if you would like to complete the Challenge and be elligible for the limited edition commemorative coin, ...
You must -
  • Record the code word on your passport
  • Sign the logbook
  • Take a picture of yourself with the container
  • Log your find online
  • Attach your picture to your log

For more information on the 2012 Wicomico Geocache Dash or to print out your passport go to -

2012 Wicomico Geocache Dash Website

When construction began in 1795, Poplar Hill Mansion was to be the manor house for a 357 acre farm. Unable to finish it's construction due to finances, the house was put up for sale in 1803. The construction was completed in 1805, and the farm thrived, before eventually being subdivided into the suberb called "Newtown". At 4.5 stories, the federal style home is perfectly symmetrical on the outside and nearly symmetrical on it's first three stories. It is listed as the oldest home in Salisbury and was bought by the city of Salisbury in 1974 and placed in a public trust.
According to legend, a 19 year old slave girl named Sara lost her life when her dress caught fire in the second floor rear bedroom, where scorch marks can still be seen on the wood floor. Considered a consoling spirit, tales of her sightings have enthralled visitors throughout the years.

Cache Info:
You will be looking for a small size lock-n-lock container.
The residence is currently occupied by the currator.
Please limit your search to the hours between dawn and dusk.
The posted parking coords will take you to the driveway entrance of the parking lot.

Wicomico County would like to thank KSullivan for her help with this hide.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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