GC2FFJ8 Breaker Number 9 (Traditional Cache) in Pennsylvania, United States created by makonethousand

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GC2FFJ8 ▼

A cache by makonethousand Message this owner

Hidden : 9/20/2010

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The history in this area is known for the numerous coal miners and the many men who risked their lives on a daily basis to mine for it. In particular, were young lads referred to as The Breaker Boys, whose responsibilities were to sift through coal and shale. This era has been preserved in many pictures and are also dispalyed at the Smithsonian Institute and the Anthracite Museum. In this area cachers may come upon old remnants of the powder house which used to contain the explosives for the local mines.

This is not to be intended as a hard find, however of historical importance. The local Fire Department is located on land once owned by the coal company and Breaker Number 9. The Fire Station recently celebrated it's 100th Anniversary of continous operation, since 1908.

Please park at the basketball court and walk over. N 41 19.632 W 075 46.290

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qba'g yrg gur ybt uvg lbh ba gur urnq

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)

Breaker Number 9 Traditional Cache

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