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0 Joplin Tornado Landmarks, Winged Cross Traditional Cache

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Brandy-Jack: The Artwork has been removed for the time being.
maybe if the homeowner puts it out on display it can be resurrected

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Hidden : 1/30/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Congrats to Christopher.hans with the FTF!


On Sunday May 22nd 2011 a catastrophic EF5 tornado struck Joplin late in the afternoon killing 161 individuals and costing approximatly $2.8 billion.

At approximately 5:35 the tornado had touched down south of this location.

This stands 5-1/2"  tall, it is between 150-300 years old and was carved  by "Carving for Christ"it took approximatley a day and a half to complete. 

It was designed from a tattoo that two brothers had come up with

Feel Free to park, take pictures or even leave a small memorial if you feel the need to.

-Please post pictures (no spoilers).

-Write a tornado memory if desired.

-Please be sure to replace the camo to ensure its not muggled.

-Permission has been granted by the owner, so please be respectful, and do not mark or carve anything on to the stump.

-Flip flop friendly

-Have fun, make memories

According to the Google Landmark map. This is along the line where significant damage began to occur.

"This is based on mainstream media reports of the tornado's track according to radar. Structures in this area may have damage to windows and roofs and interior damage resulting from infiltration of wind and rain."

See The map link Below.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zo4JPHpR44qA.kFn68yDUW9SA 

 

 

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)