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Birthplace of a Red Bird Mystery Cache

Hidden : 10/21/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A simple field puzzle (although the information required can easily be obtained online) in Little Compton. Please bring your own writing utensil.


At the posted coordinates you will find a plaque erected to commemorate the birthplace of the Rhode Island Red which originated near the occasion. This breed is the official state bird of the state of Rhode Island and this location was officially added to National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

As you will see, this plaque's information is divided into three seperate sections, with each divided by a space and a line. Assume these sections to be numbered 1, 2 and 3 in order, and use the below formula to locate the cache. Do NOT count the term "The Rhode Island Red" at the top part of the plaque as one of the sections you are counting!

North 41 33.ABC

West 071 07.DEF

A = # of letters in section 1, first word

B = # of letters in section 2, first word

C = # of letters in section 3, sixth word

D = # of letters in section 1, eighth word

E = # of letters in section 2, eighth word

F = # of letters in section 3, ninth word

Once you have obtained the coordinates either on site or through an Internet search, you are looking for a magnetic nano. Please rehide the cache as you found it and use stealth when necessary, as the plaque is near a fairly busy road as well as a few private homes. Hope you enjoy this little piece of Rhode Island history.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

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)