Manchester District 11-Former MML 2013 Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 1/4/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Maryland Municipal League Geotrail 2013
Celebrating Maryland’s Cities and Towns.
Manchester - MML District 11

The 2013 MML geotrail and geocoin promotion ended on April 1, 2014. We would like to thank everyone for participating and a special thanks to the Maryland Geocaching Society members for all their support. Be sure to visit the MGS website at www.mdgps.org for the latest news on geocaching in Maryland.

For a list of MML towns or for updated information, visit the MML web site at MML link or the Maryland Geocaching Society web site at MGS Link

This MML hide is a simple multi-cache that will showcase the town! The final is a traditional cache stocked with a variety of items. At the posted coordinates, you will find the coordinates to the final. Please no night caching! Remember, if you wish to earn the MML geocoin, don't forget to record the code word and post a picture with your log.

This multistage cache will take you, first, to the Manchester Town Hall. The first stage can be found without going into the landscaping. There is no need to look in the bushes or shrubs. Please be respectful of your surroundings. If the office is open, come in and say hello...they always love to hear from geocachers.

The second stage is in a nearby town park and you will get some special parking access if you do not wish to hike too far. But, if time permits, park in the front of the park and enjoy the playground and scenic hike to the final coordinates.

Rich in history and popular with transplants, Manchester is a small town in northeast Carroll County where old and new collide. It is located on the bustling MD Route 30 - a trucking and commuter route connecting Hanover, Pennsylvania and Baltimore County, Maryland.

With its tidy housing developments-and several more new neighborhoods on the way-this town is part suburb. But with its quaint small downtown and lack of fast-food restaurants, Manchester retains its small-town atmosphere.

Manchester began (circa 1760) as a harmonious blend of English and German cultures, indicated today by the English name of the town and by old tombstones in the cemetery inscribed in German. It developed an atmosphere of local pride and cooperation still evident in the neatness of the streets, homes and yards, and in many cooperative enterprises such as the volunteer Fire Company, "Christmas Tree Park", "Charlotte's Quest Nature Center", a community swimming pool, and strong churches. A Lutheran church was erected in Manchester in 1760 as the first place to worship in Carroll County. That church’s direct descendent is Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded in 1862 and located on Church St. A large white oak, older than the church, stands beside it and is considered the town symbol and town tree.

Manchester's existence has always been closely related to the agriculture of the district. Growth of tobacco in the area years ago led to the development of an extensive cigar manufacturing business (now gone). A bank, an insurance company, and several service stores, all locally inspired, have catered to rural needs. More recently, commuters to Hampstead, Hanover, Westminster, and Baltimore have established their homes in the relatively peaceful and neighborly atmosphere of Manchester.

At one time, an iron mine was opened near Melrose (north of Manchester) which was thought to have such potential that a spur railroad was built at the site. However, the ore proved to be unprofitable and both rail line and mine have disappeared. There was even an iron foundry in Manchester in the early days. During the Gettysburg campaign of the Civil War, Manchester saw much activity among Union forces. Thousands of troops camped in and near the town.
The Town of Manchester thanks you for visiting!

Thanks to Czar7 for helping with this hide!
Thanks to the Calvertcachers, Snurt, and the Maryland Geocaching Society for assisting with this project!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvag Fgntr 1: Onpx bs Gbja Fvta - Oenpxrg. Uvag Fgntr 2: Oruvaq Fdhner va n Fdhner.

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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