Gateway to the West Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/22/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is an overhead look at the West end of the Fort Madison RR yards.
Quick P & G!

Fort Madison was established as a military post along the Mississippi River built in 1808. It was named for President James Madison and occupied during the war of 1812. During that war, the fort was destroyed. A replica of the fort was rebuilt as a historical site in 1983, and still features tours and historical interpretation.

The city of Fort Madison was settled in 1838 as a river town trading post. The town eventually became reliant upon the railroads and manufacturing; over 100 freight trains a day still pass through Fort Madison.

The city is also the location of the Fort Madison Toll Bridge, considered the longest double-deck swing-span bridge in the world. The bridge, completed in 1927, connects Fort Madison with Niota, Illinois across the Mississippi River.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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