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Francis H. Pierpont - The Father of WV Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 4/17/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A bit of history included in this search and find. Please only cache during daylight hours. Be respectful of your surroundings. It is not necessary to disturb any personal grave markers, or headstones.

Locate the grave site of Francis H. Pierpont, The Father of WV Cache location: N 39 29.395 W 080 08.210 Stage one Once there, answer the following questions to complete the missing digits of the true coordinates and location of the cache resting place. Enjoy the history and view. Once you’ve located the cache, please replace carefully and neatly so it can be enjoyed by all others seeking to find this sweet spot. Final Cache location N 39 29.ABC W 080 08.DEF (1) Francis Pierpont opened the first mine in Marion County in the year of 18A4. (2) Francis H. Pierpont graduated college in 183B. (3) The second digit of the day he became Governor = C (4) The same FIRST digit of the days that Julia Pierpont was Born, Died and Married for letter D. (5) Francis H. Pierpont was admitted to the Bar in Marion County 18E2 OR (5) Francis and Julia were married in 185E. (6) Francis Pierpont was Governor of restored government of Virginia June 20, 186F to April 4, 1868.

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