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My Home's In Alabama Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 2/2/2011
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This is a puzzle cache. The cache cannot be found at the posted coordinates. In the town of Fort Payne, AL, you will find the statue pictured above. If you are local, you will know right where to go. If you are not from the area, go to the posted coordinates and you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the statue. If you still can’t find the statue, ask anyone you see and they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Once you have arrived at the location in the picture, you will gather information from the location to help you answer the questions below. This will give you what you need to know to find the cache. You are looking for a micro container with log only. BYOP. Also, please use stealth to ensure the survival of this cache.


Cache coordinates – N “34 AB.CDE” W “85 FG.HIJ”


1. In what year was the band inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame? The first number of the year represents “A.”

2. How many TOTAL instruments are mentioned that Jeff Cook can play? This number represents “B.”

3. How many vowels does Randy Owen’s middle name contain? This number represents “C.”

4. In what coastal state did the group begin perfecting their live performance skills? How many letters are in the second word of this state’s name? This number represents “D.”

5. How old was Teddy Gentry when he wrote his first song? The last number of the age represents “E.”

6. How many letters are found in Mark Herndon’s middle name? This number represents “F.”

7. Add the first two numbers in the year Teddy Gentry was born. Add the last two numbers of the year Teddy Gentry was born. The first sum minus the second sum represents “G.”

8. How old was Jeff Cook when he obtained his Commercial Broadcast License? Add these two numbers together to make “H.”

9. How many inspirations are listed for Randy Owen? This number represents “I.”

10. In the first paragraph of Mark Herndon’s quote, the fifth line, first word – how many letters does this word contain? This number represents “J.”

Congrats to Bateshavingfun for getting another FTF!


You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

punatr va gb 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)