ExploreWV Main Street Challenge - Philippi Multi-Cache

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pbump: Apparently gone awhile. Very old challenge, long done.

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Hidden : 4/12/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

ExploreWV
Main Street Challenge

Philippi

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ExploreWV GeoChallenge is West Virginia’s official Geocaching enthusiast group brought to you by the WV Department of Education and the Arts, the WV Division of Tourism, and the WV Division of Culture and History. Through ExploreWV, various Geocaching trails and challenges will be organized, providing an excellent and adventurous way to see our beautiful Mountain State.

ExploreWV’s second challenge is the Main Street Challenge, which takes geocachers to all 12 of West Virginia’s registered Main Streets. Geocachers will be able to experience small town charm while traveling the length of the Mountain State. Unlike previous ExploreWV challenges, Main Street WV (MSWV) does not require a Playcard. Instead, there are “Surprise to Find” gifts located in each of the 12 geocaches that contain gift certificates and coupons to local businesses. There will also be plenty of limited-edition Main Street collectables dropped in each cache for unsuspecting geocachers to find. More information on these collectables may be found on our websites which are listed below.

For those of you who seek more than the coveted collectable item and “Surprise to Find” gifts, we have created a Main Street challenge in which you have to find and document code words in all 12 Main Street geocaches using an official Playcard. The first 100 people to correctly complete their Playcard will receive an ExploreWV Geo-Pack containing an ExploreWV clip-on zipper pouch (perfect for geocaching essentials), an ExploreWV keychain pen, and an ExploreWV notebook to keep track of all your geocaching adventures.

To receive all the benefits of geocaching in West Virginia and to register for your official Main Street Playcard, visit us online at GeocacheWV. You may also add us on Facebook.

Please note: If you have previously registered for the WV Geocoin Challenge, you must still register separately for the Main Street challenge and Playcard.

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The seat of Barbour County, Philippi is perhaps most famous for its Covered Bridge, which is the only two-lane Covered Bridge along the Federal Highway System in the United States. More than picturesque quality though, the bridge also serves as the gateway to a town that offers several modern conveniences in a historical setting. The Main Street organization in Philippi strives to preserve this mix of modern and historical elements by continuously restoring many of the town’s store fronts, buildings, and residential areas. Their efforts have led to many recognitions for Philippi, including the town receiving the All-America City Award in June 2004 and it has been designated as an “All West Virginia Community” for over a decade. The small city also serves as the backdrop for many festivals throughout the year, from their Civil War-themed Blue and Gray Reunion to their community “Make It Shine” cleanup day each spring. Additional events include the Smokin’ on the Tygart celebration every third Saturday in June and the town’s Annual Chili Cook-off competition. For more information on Main Street Philippi and surrounding areas, visit GeocacheWV or City of Philippi.

At the posted location you will find a historical marker. You will need to obatin the year off the historical signs on either of the front corners of the building. The four digit year will be ABCD.

Stage 2 will take you to another historical marker. You will need to obtain the four digit year, and this will be EFGH. The cache is located at:

39° 09.D (C-A) B
80° 02.(G/2) H (F-E)

 You will be seeking a medium container. Under the lid, there will be a DID YOU KNOW? blurb that includes interesting facts about each Main Street community. If you choose to participate in the Playcard portion of this series, there will be a highlighted word in each blurb that will be used in the Playcard. Please use etiquette and be courteous when Geocaching and place the container exactly where you found it. If there are any problems with the cache including maintenance alerts, please inform ExploreWV as soon as possible.

Special thanks to the Main Street West Virginia organizations as well as the West Virginia Insurance Commission for their assistance in this challenge. We’d also like to give a special thanks to pbump for placing and maintaining this geocache.

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