Skip to content

Masonic Creed-Looking Forward Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

julia51:): This cache has had a good run. We thank everyone for visiting this historic hill and will open the location for new caches. Thanks to all and happy caching! :)

More
Hidden : 9/27/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:


The Lodge on the Potomac

Overlooking the river, the Potomac Lodge #100 stands on historic ground. The grand Masonic Temple and the adjacent Emmanuel Episcopal Church were built on the footprint of the former Fort Cumberland. Small white stones embedded in nearby sidewalks and streets indicate the perimeters of the fort.

Potomac Lodge #100 was chartered in 1855 and the temple cornerstone laid in 1911. The impressive structure was designed by prominent local architect Wright Butler, reknowned for designing the Allegany County Courthouse (behind the temple). Also residing on the hill, the Emmanuel Episcopal Church was constructed in 1851. It served as a stop on the underground railroad and contains priceless original Tiffany stained glass windows. You can learn more about the history of the church, the old tunnels from the fort and see the windows at emmanuelparish.ang-md.org.

Begin your search at the coords listed above. There you will find a simple cache containing a log and coordinates directing you to a second location. To claim the find you must sign the log and email the owner with the answer to a question. You will find that answer at the second location.

There is much to be learned at your final stop, including the answer to this question. When is the "purposed opening" of this item?

You will need to bring a pen.

This cache is NOT available at night.

Great job on the FTF KG8GN! :)

Event Announcement: The Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS) invites You to a Special Event (GC1GC7G) in the heart of the Nation's Capitol. See the event page for more information.



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr bar: Zntargvp Fgntr gjb: Bar bs gjb cyndhrf ubyqf gur xrl.

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)