Philomath History Multi-Cache
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It’s pronounced “Phi” as in “Philosophy”, accent on the “lo”, “math” as in “mathematics.” A quick history lesson and an easy hide.
Previously the Philomath College, The Benton County Historical Museum currently houses permanent and changing exhibits that interpret regional history. Go to the listed coordinates for answers that will lead you to the cache coordinates.
a. The number of digits in the street address. __
b. The original building’s walls are __ feet thick.
c. This was the United Brethren School for Oregon and __ other states.
d. The Benton County Historical Museum building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 197__.
e. The name “Philomath” comes from two Greek words meaning “____ __ ________.” The sixth, twelfth, third, and eighth letters spell_____.
f. The main structure was completed in 186__.
The final coordinates are:
N 44° 32.abc
W 123° 22.def
The cache is a plastic jar with room for small trade items. It is not near the historic building nor any artifacts. It was placed with the permission of the museum director.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur gbja’f zbfg snzbhf cebqhpg pbzrf sebz n ______.