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NH State Geoart #22 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/29/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of the NH State Geoart Series. The coordinates are fake; you must solve the puzzle below to obtain the final coordinates. The caches are placed along the 14.8 mile, dirt Bog Dam Road in Berlin, NH. This good dirt road is gated from the end of November to the beginning of May.  Check the WMNF website for road closure. If you want updates on the road you could check with the USFS Androscoggin Ranger District office at 603.466.2713



N44° 27.617 W71° 20.xxx

Mary Wilson (1720-1814) was the maiden name of a child born at sea on July 17th, 1720. As the ship neared Boston harbor, it was boarded by pirates, led by the ruthless Don Pedro, who agreed to spare her life if she was named after his mother Mary. “Ocean-Born Mary” is one of America's most famous ghosts. She is buried in Old Cemetery Henniker, NH. Plot: twelve rows back from the front gate, on right side

True=907

False=792

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[winter friendly at eye level in small yellow birch and within 20' of the road]

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)