On Hilton Head Island, near the southern end of the island, are many historical sites. There are remnants from nomadic Indians, to the great antebellum age. As elsewhere across the South, Hilton Head came to prominence and prosperity on the strength of cotton, and the planters raised large houses to anchor their plantations. Though some of the homes were made of wood or brick, many in this region were constructed of tabby, which is a mixture of oyster shells, some whole and others burnt to a lime powder, as well as sand and water.
A patriot raider, of some note in the Revolutionary War, used his profits from captured British cargoes to build one of these structures, which dates from 1793. The house was damaged and abandoned during the War of Northern Aggression (Civil War) and its remains were left to the elements.
The long-ago inhabitants of Hilton Head Island invite you to their homes. We are indeed fortunate that these sites have remained somewhat intact for years! Please appreciate this glimpse of prehistoric life on Hilton Head, but leave it undisturbed by your visit. Help us to preserve it for others to enjoy.
Part one: Stop here and get a trail map, as you will need it later. This is a map of the ------ -------- (two words). How many letters are in the second word? Use the answer to decode the lat coordinates for part two.
N32 08.169
W080 4-.760
Part two: Margaret Hall was born what year? Add 6420 to find the next cache.
N32 0-.---
W080 46.568
Part three: Hope that Voo Doo man did not scare you. If you missed him, you went in the wrong way. Did you catch any fish? Read the marker to find the diameter of this cache. Add 733 to find the final cache.
N32 07.735
W080 4-.--3
Part four: Climb the hill. To confirm your find, please e-mail me the name of the final cache. Good job!
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