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Parents are the Key. Traditional Cache

Hidden : 3/6/2016
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Enjoyed exploring the Mount Olivet Cemetery Series located in Historic Frederick, MD.
Contributing a new cache for others. First hide for TwoCanucksAmok.

Can find cache by foot or by car. Don't park on the grass. Microcache so BYOP. Within easy reach.
Located on plot of an American Patriot.  

 

Congrats to hunterKat FTF. Wasted no time at all.

Mount Olivet is home to the gravesites of Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie, Governor Thomas Johnson, the first governor of the state of Maryland, and many other notables. Known as "The Cemetery Beautiful," Mount Olivet is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the state.

This site celebrates the family of the author of the Star Spangled Banner.
Decorated with American Flags each Memorial Day by the Frederick Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Located at N 39° 24.271  W 77° 24.921

To claim this cache please sign the log sheet provided. 

A few rules from the cemetery itself:

1. No children permitted without an adult.
2. No dogs or pets permitted.
3. Gates open from 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM.
4. Main gates open from April 1 to September 1, 8:00 AM till 7:00 PM.
5. Automobiles or other vehicles shall proceed at no speed greater than 20 MPH.
6. No vehicles allowed on any grassy area.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab arrq gb ragre. Pnpur jvguva rnfl ernpu.

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)