WGD 2013 - Pemberton Osprey Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

SirCrab: Unfortunately the owner did not respond to the previous note so this is being archived. Should the owner decide to repair/replace this and have it unarchived, it can be done as long as it still conforms to the guidelines.

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Hidden : 4/15/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


CACHE DETAILS:
The cache is NOT at the listed coords!!!


Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk

THE listed coordinates will take you to a sign that contains the information needed to solve for A,B,C,D,E,F below:

A = Woodland Trail - History Trail
B = Bell Island Trail - Environmental Education Center
C = (Handy Hall Trail + Pemberton Hall) - Welcome Center
D = Osprey Trail - Pondside Trail
E = Wetland Walk - Bell Island Trail
F = Pondside Trail - Nature Trail Kiosk

CACHE COORDINATES:
N 38° 20.ABC W 075° 38.DEF
N 38 20 . ___ ___ ___ W 075 38 . ___ ___ ___

CHECKSUM (A+B+C+D+E+F) = 36


PEMBERTON HISTORICAL PARK:

Pemberton Historical Park, is comprised of 262 acres of forest, field and wetland habitats with 4.5 miles of nature trails.

While hiking the trails, you will encounter ecosystems and their natural complement of plants and animals indigenous to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Tidal and fresh water wetlands, fresh water ponds, upland pines, hardwood forests and meadows are all found here at Pemberton Park.

Red Eyed Vireo, painted turtles, frogs, deer, Great Blue heron, and a bald eagle are just some of the wildlife you might see during your visit.

OSPREY TRAIL:

The Trail Guide states: "The Osprey Trail features a Wicomico River overlook. The Wicomico is a major estuary flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. Washed by the tides, the edges of the river provide habitat for a great variety of life. The north side of the trail runs along the stream that was called "Otter Gut" in the 18th century. Walk softly and you may see flocks of wild ducks and geese feeding in the marshes or a blue heron stalking fish. You may see an osprey catching a meal from the river or nesting on one of the markers near the river channel."

PEMBERTON HALL HISTORY:

Isaac Handy, the 13th child of Samual and Mary Handy, went to live with his older brother in Bermuda at age 13. He was trained as a mariner and ship master of the sloop Samuel and Mary.

When Isaac reached his majority in 1726 he returned to join his older brothers along the banks of the Wicomico River (then known as the "Rockawalkin River"). He married Anne Dashiell, and acquired 960 acres of undeveloped land from Joseph Pemberton. At the time of his purchase, opposite his new holdings, on the southern bank of the river, was "Tondotank Indian Town" part of a reservation established by the Provincial Assembly.

Through hard work, industry and his advantageous marriage, Isaac began to rise in society and to become very prominent in the community of the Lower Eastern Shore. In addition to owning interests in 3 ships, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace (combination of judge and commissioner), colonel in the Somerset militia, and a member of the Provincial Assembly in Annapolis. He was one of the founders of the City of Salisbury, as well. Isaac, along with four others, was appointed to purchase the land and to lay out "Salisbury Town" in 1732.

In 1741 Isaac completed construction of his new brick, plantation house, to be named Pemberton Hall. It was built to be an expression of his perceived prominence in the community. All of the components utilized in the building, except for the window glass and iron hardware, were created on the Plantation including the thousands of bricks needed for laying the walls. Building Pemberton Hall was a way to show off the status and wealth that he had achieved and it was a major undertaking for this period in time and place. The Hall or Great room in Pemberton Hall would have been twice the size of the entire house for 90-95% of the people of the Chesapeake Bay region of the early to mid eighteenth century.

This Cache Is Part Of The 2013 Wicomico Geocache Dash


The 2013 Wicomico Geocache Dash is a virtual trail that takes cachers to 20 sites located throughout Wicomico County. The locations feature Wicomico's "Hidden Treasures" - parks, museums, historical buildings, and waterways.


Thanks to HtechMD for helping with this hide!

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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