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Governors Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/21/2015
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This puzzle will require you to visit the West Virginia Capitol and look at the portraits of our Governors. The final is located in Spring Hill Cemetery so no night time finds.

Click here for hours and information for the Capitol Complex


To find the location of the final, find pictures A through G in the Capitol. After locating each picture you will be able to match each picture, A-G with the answers 1-7. You will need to visit Spring Hill Cemetery for additional information on answers 2, 6, and 7.

The final can be found at N 38° 21.HJK, W 81° 36.LMN, where:
H = G-B
J = C+D
K = A+B
L = E+B
M = E-B
N = F+G

Mobile users can view the pictures in the photo gallery for this cache.


Answers

1. Is near a black bear.
2. Buried at N 38° 21.201, W 81° 37.036
3. Son of a Confederate soldier
4. During World War II, served in the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps.
5. Was elected in a disputed election
6. Buried at N 38° 21.192, W 81° 37.019
7. Buried at N 38° 21.110, W 81° 36.923

Photos

Governor A Governor A
Governor BGovernor B
Governor CGovernor C
Governor DGovernor D
Governor EGovernor E
Governor FGovernor F
Governor GGovernor G

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

unatvat va rireterra

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)