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If You Can Read This, Thank A Veteran Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/12/2007
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located at the Floyd County War Memorial, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.



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In order to locate the cache container, you will need to visit the site of the Memorial (at the above coordinates) and gather the information needed to derive the final coordinates.

The cache can be found at:

N 37 39.sss
W 082 w7.034

where

"sss" = 400 + (number of stars on the current US flag) + (number of stars on the Betsy Ross flag) + (total number of red and white stripes on all of the US flags that are flying at the Memorial)
"w" = the number of wars that are named on the plaque.


Take this opportunity to remember and appreciate the sacrifices made by these fallen soldiers to help our country remain free.

While here, you might also want to have a little fun in Archer Park. Enjoy your visit!!

NOTE: The park closes at 10:30 p.m.


FTF Congrats to SpongeBob CachePants!!


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur ahzore bs fgevcrf ba n synt vf bs cevzr vzcbegnapr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)