Illinois Spirit Quest: Cumberland Cemetery Mystery Cache
Illinois Spirit Quest: Cumberland Cemetery
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Please shut and chain the gate when going in and coming out of the cemetery.
These are not the coordinates to the cache. You must solve the puzzle below to find the cache.
N (Z times 4). (X plus 4). (Z times 10 plus Y)
W (Y). (X plus 2). (X times 11 plus 5)
X = How old John Biggs was when de died.
Y = If John Biggs had lived to 1892, how old would he have been?
Z = How long did John Biggs work in Philadelphia before moving to Oquawka?
FTF (first to find) = geocoin
STF (seconds to find) = gift certificate
Path tag
John Biggs was born in Manchester, England and came to the United States at the age of 18. He worked in Philadelphia, he then moved to Oquawka, IL to live until 1843. He then moved to this township and bought a site on South Henderson Creek. In 1844 he built a flour mill and when CB&Q railroad was built in 1845 they named the town Biggsville in his honor.
Look around and about for John Biggs gravesite. Once you find it, you will be able to solve the puzzle to lead you to the cache.
6-5-24 The landscape has changed a bit around the cemetery. So, this cache is now located at the coordinates listed here. We encourage you to drive back and enjoy the cemetery though.
Additional Hints
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Treasures
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