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Courtin’ Around DeKalb County Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/15/2024
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Courtin' Around DeKalb County

This geocache is a continuation of the Courtin' Around series of geocaches placed by RidgeRunner02.

This geocache is NOT located at the posted coordinates. The posted coordinates will take you to the DeKalb County Courthouse in Smithville. You will need to search around the main square for answers to the following questions in order to solve for the actual location of the geocache container.

The courthouse and square should only be accessed during daylight hours, but the final is accessible 24/7.

The final is a small container with a log and room for only small items. Parking for at least one car is nearby for the final location. The final coordinates are: N35° AB.CDE W85° FG.HIJ.

A - The year James Hobson Reynolds was born is WXYZ. A=Z-Y.
B - DeKlab County was established in year WXYB.
C - The Fiddlers Jamboree Memorial was erected in year WXYZ. C=W+X+Y+Z+2.
D - The Confederate Veterans Memorial was erected in year WXYZ. D=X-Y.
E - William B. Stokes ran for governor of Tennessee in year WXYZ. E=Z+W-1.
F - The DeKalb County Veterans Memorial was placed in year WXYZ. F=W+X-Z.
G - Sgt. Shannon Taylor was born in year WXYZ. G=W+Y.
H - DeKalb County judge Billy J. Lafever was born in year WXYZ. H=Z-Y.
I - Liberty Lodge AF&FM was built in year WXYZ. Note: There are two years listed here. One is for lodge establishment and one is for building establishment. I=Z-W+1.
J - Darrin Vincent began working with John Hartford in year WXYZ. J=W+Z.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zrgny

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)