WSQ St. Josephs Springs Mystery Cache
JimandLinda: Thanks to all that visited.
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This peaceful cemetery is the final resting place for many of the members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA). The CSA was founded in the mid 1800's by Father Gaspar Rehrl. Father Gaspar passed away in Barton (West Bend) and his remains were moved to this area over 40 years ago.
The first Superior General was the Venerable Mother M. Agnes Hazotte, elected 20 years after Wisconsin's statehood. She and her predecessors are buried here, as well.
The CSA bought the land on this section of the Niagara Escarpment in 1899 and accepted the offer of John Boyle to build a health resort for them, in order that patients could benefit from the health-giving waters of the nearby springs. In 1909, the buildings were converted for educational use. It was originally a boarding school for girls,but is now a private Catholic school for both genders.
The posted coordinates will take you to an informational kiosk in the cemetery. You will need to gather some info from here, as well as 2 markers, for this field solve puzzle:
N43.47.ABC W088.23.XYZ
A = the DAY that Father Gaspar died.
B = the 2nd digit of the DAY that Father Gaspar founded the CSA.
C = the number of Superior General markers to the south (left) of Mother Hazotte's marker.
X = the last digit in the YEAR of DEATH for Father Gaspar.
Y = 3rd digit in the YEAR of DEATH of Mother Hazotte.
Z = the MONTH Gaspar's remains were relocated to this area.
The container is not in the cemetery but it is nearby. Please be extremely respectful of this property while noticing the many footstones that have been placed chronologically over the years.
Congrats to huntindawg on cache #1000!
Additional Hints
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ubyl nccyr gerr