Location: Union Cemetery; Long Lake, MN
During the middle to late 19th century, Long Lake developed like many other towns. A sawmill was erected (1866), the railroad reached Long Lake (1868), a school district was organized (1869), a general store was started (1870), the Freethinkers Hall was organized (1874), a flourmill was established (1875), and a hotel was added (1875). These institutions were all-important elements to early town development in the upper midwest.
The late 1890's - early 1900's became known as the berry years in Long Lake. The Minnesota Fruit Growers Association was established in Long Lake in 1898 to focus on promoting strawberry and raspberry production. These products became a regional specialty with shipments going as far as Fargo and Grand Forks.
As the 19th century turned into the 20th, Long Lake continued to grow and change. A public library was started (1905), a canning factory was established (1906), and Long Lake was incorporated (1906) specifically to prevent the Great Northern Railway from moving the depot west and out of town.
OK so enough history, interesting that it is, now for what you will need to do to figure out the final location.
Cache is NOT inside or on Cemetery grounds but the final is not to far away.
On your way into the cemetery you will pass under an arch (See cache page Picture). Note arch has been moved temporarlly. You will want to record the erected date shown on the eastern pillar. You will also need details from the western pillar.
Answer the following questions:
- Erected Date (see note above)
- ABC = Erected Date Minus 1819
West Pillar
- D = Number of LETTERS in the third word.
- E = Number of times the LETTER B is on the plaque.
- F = Number of WORDS on the plaque.
Now for some quick and hopefully simple math.
N44 59 . A B C
W93 33 . D E F
That is all there is to it. You are seeking a small size container.
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