The posted coordinates lead you to a Mississippi Historical marker along Hwy 278 outside of Amory. The marker describes in brief the history of Cotton Gin Port. You will use information from this sign to find the final cache container.
The coordinates to the final location are: N 33°5A.BCD W088°3E.FGH
To find the missing numbers, fill in the letters with the following key:
A = 4th number in the year the sign was erected by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History
B = 2nd number in the year Cotton Gin Port was abandoned
C = 4th number of the year Monroe County was formed minus the 1st number in the year Monroe County was formed
D = 4th number in the year Monroe County was formed
E = 1st number in the year the sign was erected by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History
F = 4th number in the year Cotton Gin Port was abandoned minus the 3rd number in the year Monroe County was formed
G = 4th number in the year the U.S. Gov't built the cotton gin plus the 1st number of the same year
H = 3rd number in the year Monroe County was formed plus the 4th number the U.S. Gov't built the cotton gin minus the 3rd number of the same year
The final cache is a small container that is slightly bigger than a decon box. The parking coordinates below are for the final container. It has a log and room for a few small trade items. Bring your own pen.
