Makin' You Smile: Richmond Hill History Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

ricson917: The widening of 144 and other construction projects has made it necessary to archive this series. Remember, it is all about the miles and the smiles :-)

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Hidden : 9/15/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This is a puzzle series that can be found in the Richmond Hill area. When you finish the series you will have smiley face made of smiley faces on your map. Do NOT look for the cache at the listed coordinates unless you like to swim. The cache is not in the water!

***CONGRATS to Ikeg22 for the FTF***

To the find co-ords you will have to answer some questions about the history of Richmond Hill. When you find the answer to the question, use the number listed with the answer as your coordinate.

For Example:
X. When you log a find on GeoCahing.com you get a ______?
Frowney Face = 6
Smiley Face = 8
Question Mark = 7
The answer is 'Smiley Face' so X = 8

FINAL CO-ORDINATES: N 31 53.ABC W81 14.DEF

A. Richmond Hill was incorporated in what year?

1956 = 2
1962 = 0
1965 = 1
1967 = 9

B. What year was Fort McAllister built?

1862 = 1
1772 = 8
1880 = 6
1835 = 5

C. The building that the Richmond Hill Historical Society Museum is currently housed was built in what year range?

1952 to 1955 = 3
1923 to 1926 = 5
1945 to 1948 = 0
1937 to 1941 = 8

D. The building that the Richmond Hill Historical Society Museum is currently housed was originally built for use as a _________?

church = 0
school = 9
residence = 1
office = 8

E. How many distinct battles were fought during the Civil War at Fort McAllister?

5 = 7
1 = 0
9 = 5
3 = 2

F. What year was Richmond Hill designated as being among the ‘Nation’s Preserve America’ communities?

2004 = 5
1998 = 9
2000 = 6
2006 = 3

Remember, it is all about the miles and the smiles!

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)


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