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The Civil War in East Tennessee, Fort Dickerson Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 11/10/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is the first in a series that commemorates the Civil War in East Tennessee.

Fort Dickerson was named for its first commander, a young U.S. Army Captain Jonathan C. Dickerson of the 112 th Illinois Volunteer Mounted Infantry. A 30-year-old carpenter, he played a significant role in Knoxville during the siege of the city in 1863. The fort is one of 16 earthen forts and battery positions that protected the City of Knoxville during the Civil War. Fort Dickerson is said to be the best preserved of all earthworks forts dating from the Civil War days. The park is known for its beautiful views. Looking north, the whole City of Knoxville to the high ridges beyond Fountain City can be seen. There is also a view of the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains with the mountains in the distance. Because the fort was not accessible by public road until 1956, it remained mostly undisturbed.
You are looking for a camo ammo can. First to Find has their choice of an authentic .58 ca. Minnie ball from the Battle of Stones River, near Murfreesboro, Tn., or an 1863 Confederate One Hundred Dollar Bill reproduction.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jurer bar qbjarq gerr pebffrf nabgure (haqre).

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)