WCG - Wash. Monument St. Pk. Mystery Cache
Hidden : 6/17/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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The Washington County GeoTrail

WCG - Washington Monument State Park


The Washington County GeoTrail (WCG) launched on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The Trail consists of over thirty-five (35) geocaches placed at points of interest all over the County. Caches will be found in National, State, County and Town parks as well as at museums, wineries, historical sites and places of natural beauty. A trackable geocoin was awarded to the first 500 geocachers who completed the Washington County Geotrail. The original allotment of Coins has been exhausted and new parameters to receive the updated Coin are below.

 To be eligible for the coin, GeoCachers may download the Washington County GeoTrail passport online at www.visitHAGERSTOWN.com or pick one up in person at the Visitor Welcome Center at 6 N. Potomac Street. Completed passports may be verified on site at the above address or by mail.

Please note the following Change. Washington County GeoCoins will be available for purchase at the Visitor Welcome Center for GeoCachers who log 20 or more caches on the Washington County GeoTrail. The cost of the GeoCoin will be $10. An additional $3.50 shipping charge will apply for passports redeemed by mail. For more information about geocaching in Washington County and the full complement of local amenities, the above links are your gateway to historically beautiful Washington County!

Participating in the WCG geotrail is fun and we hope that many people join in. However, it is not a requirement for logging your find on this cache once you find the container.
WCG – Washington Monument State Park

Located atop scenic South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of the country’s first president - George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone tower that was initially erected by the citizens of Boonsboro.

Picture the following historical account occurring today! According to a period newspaper, on July 4, 1827 at 7 a.m., most of Boonsboro’s 500 residents assembled at the center of town. Behind the flag and following a fife and drum corps, they trekked two miles up the mountain to a popular scenic overlook. Imagine that! 500 citizens hiking two miles uphill in July’s heat and humidity.

Working the entire day, they had prepared a site and began construction of the very first Washington Monument. At the end of day, and after a sumptuous meal, they entered upon a ceremony of dedication that included a reading of the entire Declaration of Independence and a three-rifle-round salute by three veterans of The War of Independence.

Workers returned that fall to finish the construction. Upon completion, the monument stood 30 feet high. Over the years, the monument fell into disrepair and was rebuilt several times. The most recent rehabilitation was the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1936. Today the Monument is maintained by the Maryland Park Service.

Most of the Park’s hiking trail is part of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The Park boasts first-rate picnicking facilities for families and groups, playgrounds and multi-purpose sports fields. Fall is peak time not only for color but for the watching of migratory birds.

The main office for South Mountain State Battlefield is located in the park. Stop by the park office or museum to learn about the first major Civil War battle fought in Maryland.

The cache you seek is two stage – initial and final.
The final will be found at N 39 29. A B C, W 077 37. D E C

The Solution

A=The final 2 digits in the year the villagers built the first monument, added together.

B=The 4-digit year the structure was certified as a Maryland Historical Monument minus the 4-digit year it was certified a National Historical Monument.

C=The fourth digit in the year that the monument was built.

D=The third digit in the year the monument was presented to the state of Maryland for park development.

E=The final digit in the end date in which it was restored to its original design by the C.C.C.

The cache you seek is placed with permission. It is regular in size. Plentiful parking is available. Seek it during park hours.

The Washington County GeoTrail wishes to Thank the Hagerstown Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau for their timely and continuing assistance with this Washington County adventure.

The WCG also wishes to thank the following geocachers who spent countless hours in planning and deploying the caches – ALs Guide, Always Lost 00, Kitakima, LPYankeefan, nomaland, Snurt, tazscouter, and tiger77aam.

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