Some basic information to get you started:
The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but it is a good place to park and begin your tour.
Established in 1854, Oysterville was one of the earliest settlements in the Washington Territory, before statehood. Many of the original homes remain, and are occupied by descendants of the original settlers or those who love the village.
The Oysterville Schoolhouse is the best location for starting your Oysterville tour. Please park in the gravel lot at N 46° 32.803 W 124° 01.809. The schoolhouse and grounds are publically owned. You are welcome to look in the windows and play in the schoolyard, just as children did a hundred years ago. If the school parking lot is full, you may parallel park along any of the paved roads. You may also parallel park in the grassy lanes, denoted by street signs. Please do not block the lanes, as these are county roads. We also ask that you refrain from driving down the lanes to the bay as the ruts make the lanes difficult to mow and maintain.
At times, weddings are held in the church, so if a wedding is underway during your visit, please yield to the wedding party and do not disturb their ceremony or celebration.
Now, on to the cache!
You'll take a walk along the main street through town, Territory Road, to collect the information needed to find the cache. The information can be found either on the signs on the fence in front of the homes or by observing the homes from the street. Do not enter the private yards or disturb the residents. Once you have correctly solved the ten questions below, you will have the coordinates to direct you to the cache.
North 46 AB.CDE West 124 FG.HIJ
NORTH COORDINATES
A. To what denomination did R.H. Espy donate the Oysterville Church?
Baptists = 3
Christian Reformed = 4
Pastafarians = 2
B. Oysterville was placed on the National Historic Register on what date?
January 1, 2010 = 1
April 21, 1976 = 2
October 31, 1950 = 4
C. How many children did Charles Nelson Sr. raise in his house?
Three = 0
Seven = 7
None = 5
D. What color is the oldest house in Oysterville today?
Note: house has been repainted -- correct answer is "8"
Blue with navy trim = 1
Yellow with peach trim = 6
Red with white trim = 8
E. What business was conducted in John Crellin's home from 1921 - 1943?
An inn = 4
A distillery = 7
A cobbler shop = 2
WEST COORDINATES
F. What was the unique distinction held by Myrtle Johnson Woodcock?
She ran for a seat in the Washington Territorial Congress = 2
She operated a brothel from the home = 1
She was the last Indian princess born in Oysterville = 0
G. What was Ted Holway's claim to fame?
Sailed singlehandedly from England to the US west coast = 2
Imported Japanese oysters to Willapa Bay = 1
Built three houses for Oysterville residents = 3
H. What were the occupations of the residents of the W.D. Taylor House?
Note: sign has been temporarily removed -- correct answer is "8"
Oysterman and Sheriff = 8
Judge and Farmer = 6
General Store Owner and Farrier = 5
I. Why didn't Ned Osborn's fiance move into the home he built for her in Oysterville?
She was allergic to oysters = 3
She decided to move back east to be closer to her family = 7
She died = 1
J. Where did Tom Crellin immigrate from?
Ireland = 9
Finland = 0
Isle of Man = 5