This cache is a Solve On Sight puzzle so the name starts with SOS. To solve this puzzle go to the posted cords and you will find all the answers for the puzzle.
This cache was hidden for a Geocaching 101 class being held September 13, 2019. I noticed that there were not many caches in the downtown area so I have hidden ten caches in the downtown area for the 101 class and cachers in the area to find. I guess we can call these caches “Ten in the Clem”.
The coordinates will take you to a Historical Marker with information about Alexander Macomb. The information on this marker will help you solve the puzzle below that will help you find the final stage of this cache.
The Puzzle:
N42° 35.ABC W82° 52.XYZ
A – What year was the marker made 19A4
B – What year did Macomb enter the U.S. Army 179B
C – Macomb’s birthday is April C
X – Year Macomb was born 1X82
Y – What was the last year Macomb served as Commander and Chief of the Army 184Y
Z – Number of times the city of Chicago is mentioned on the marker?