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Heisson or Heisen or Heissen Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 7/18/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

There have been several spelling of the Heisen name and the one that seems to have stuck is the one on this building.


This is a bit of a tricky cache hidden in plain sight.  Please only attempt this during DAYLIGHT hours since the store is also a residence. The Henry Heisen family, who homesteaded nearby, is credited with platting the town, then called "Heisen," in this rural farming and logging area and they once operated the general store. The spelling of the family name has been bungled several times, but eventually the community officially became Heisson.  This building and the nearby railroad tracks are all that is left of the town, which still has its own zip code and post office.  When I hear about rural post offices closing, this one always comes to mind.

Stealth might be required at times - please be sure the cache is placed back in the same location.


This cache qualified for the Battle Ground Geocoin Challenge but all geocoins have been handed out! Look for 2014 and future challenges for more fun! You can still use the codeword for the 2013 Bonus Cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 6 srrg hc (be fb).

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)