GCFC75 Old Hickory (Version 2) (Traditional Cache) in Mississippi, United States created by Mauler 6 and QueenBee

This cache has been archived.

Mauler6: The purpose of the cache is now gone, as QueenBee said "Where is the big giant head?" Hope everyone enjoyed the cache, it was fun to read the logs.

GCFC75 ▼

A cache by Mauler 6 and QueenBee Message this owner

Hidden : 4/19/2003

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Located adjacent to a large bust of Andrew Jackson. Please bring your own pen to sign the logbook. A cammo match safe design. Urban Stealth required, unless it is the weekend.

Andrew Jackson Memorial Tour 1 of 4.

This cache is the first in a series dedicated to "Old Hickory" aka Andrew Jackson, for whom the capitol city of Mississippi is named. He was the 7th U.S. President, born 3/15/1767 and died 6/8/1845. He was married in Mississippi.

The following information was taken from the Encyclopedia Americana website: (quote) "Jackson rejoiced in the eruption of war in 1812 and eagerly offered his services for invasions of Canada or Florida. But his past activities had hardly endeared Jackson to the "Virginia Dynasty," and he had to be content with a commission as major general of U.S. volunteers, ordered to lead a force to Natchez, Miss., in support of Gen. James Wilkinson. Jackson's command was soon disbanded as useless, without once having seen its foe, but his political adversaries had unwittingly given Jackson yet another hold on fame, for his tough efficiency in the grueling march back to Tennessee won for him the appellation "Old Hickory."

Jackson would return to the Gulf Coast and win the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815 (His army at the battle consisted of various state militias, Choctaw Indians from Mississippi and pirates from Louisiana.) The British frontal assault on Jackson's lines resulted in losses of almost 2,000 dead and injured. American casualties were 6 killed and 10 wounded. The war had ended months before the battle with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. January 8th was a National Holiday for many years in the USA following the war, even more celebrated than Christmas until prior to the Civil War, when it faded away.

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)