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NH State Geoart #26 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° 26.952 W71° 20.xxx

Gen. John  Stark, (1728-1822) Revolutionary War Continental Army Major General. John Stark was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He served as a captain in Roger's Rangers during the French and Indian War (1752-1760). At the outbreak of the American Revolution, Stark became a colonel of a regiment of New Hampshire militia. His first action was at Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, where his heroic action kept the British from flanking the Colonials on Breed's Hill. The town of Stark in northern New Hampshire is named after him. He is buried in Stark Cemetery, Manchester, NH.  Plot: After entering park, drive down the hill. Grave is in fenced off area next to road.

True=298

False=175

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[winter friendly at eye level in small beech tree 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)