Whitehaven Traditional Cache

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GEO.JOE: I have had two caches walk off in a month so it looks like it is time to put this one to rest. It has had a good two years. A new cache is already in place an will be submitted soon so All the area cachers will have a new cache to find.
Thanks to all of those that visited the cache.
GEO.JOE

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Hidden : 2/10/2004
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is placed at Whitehaven Welcome Center, located off I-24 at exit 7

Whitehaven is a majestic landmark cherished by the people of Paducah and the surrounding areas. The original mansion has been around since the 1860's. The mansion underwent major renovations in the early 1900's, transforming it from an ordinary farmhouse into a graceful mansion. At one time it seemed as though this mansion was destined to be destroyed. The last owners left in 1968 with the belief that the house would be torn down due to the construction of I-24. The house was not destroyed, but due to it being vacant a great deal of vandalism occurred. All of the original stained glass was removed or stolen, the interior mirrors were destroyed, and most of the doors and windows were broken. Water leakage also damaged much of the ceiling and floors. It appeared the house was doomed until three key events happened in the spring of 1981. First, the Smith family sold the house and property to Paducah Community College. Second, the state of Kentucky relocated the money for building an I-24 Tourism welcome center in the Paducah area. Third, and most importantly, Kentucky Secretary of Transportation Frank Metts and Gov. John Y. Brown Jr., threw their entire support to restoring the Smith Mansion for the Tourist Welcome Center instead of building a new one. The Classical Revival style mansion has been restored to its late-19th century grandeur. The house now serves as a state welcome center, symbolizing Kentucky's location as a gateway to the South and offering visitors a glimpse of Kentucky history. Whitehaven has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. It is recognized as having outstanding historic and architectural significance.


Whitehaven Welcome Center, located off I-24 at exit 7, contains memorabilia of Paducah native Alben W. Barkley, vice president under Harry Truman, including the first U.S. vice presidential flag. Free guided tours are offered daily from 1-4 p.m. Welcome center is open daily 24 hours. Everyone visiting please stop in the visitors center and sign the guest book. Whitehaven staff are aware the cache was placed so feel free to strike up a conversation with them.

This cache was placed under permit # 01-0651-03

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur tngr vf bcra whfg ybbx nebhaq gur cvyyne naq gur pnpur jvyy or sbhaq rnfvyl ol lbh.

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)


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