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#16- MS 50 State Star Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/6/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:




This Geoart is part of a Nationwide project;
THE USA 50 STATE STAR GEOART
celebrating every state in the USA !

Our Goal is to have a "50 STATE STAR" in each state of the USA.
Look for the states that proudly display the "STAR" !


The Cache is NOT at the published coordinates!!
Some things to remember when doing this series
* This is the Desoto National Forest; home to many animals, poisonous snakes, mosquito’s, ticks and chiggers. Please plan accordingly and take precautions.
* The dirt roads around the artwork can get muddy, especially after a rain. May not be good for some vehicles. Some roads are single lane, so please be careful if caching in groups.
* This artwork has 51 caches.
* Make sure you have plenty of water and snacks.
* Carry out what you take in, don’t leave anything behind.
* The roads can be busy during hunting season, so plan accordingly.
* We had good cell phone and satellite coverage, your results may vary.
* Most important of all --> Have fun! <--


The cache is located at N 30 39.045 W 88 58.???

Jefferson College was an all-male military college in ???, Mississippi. It was the first educational institution of higher learning in Mississippi, being chartered in 1802 and opening in 1811. Its sister school was the nearby Elizabeth Female Academy. Jefferson College was the second oldest military school in the nation after the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, also chartered earlier in 1802.

New Albany = 006
Washington 201
Jackson = 120

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Cersbez, onfr bs ynetr cvar

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)