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Historical Marker Mathematics Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 5/15/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

You will get to utilize two subjects with this multi-cache, history along with mathematics. Be sure to bring a pencil

This multi-stage cache will take you to most of the historical markers in Ouachita Parish, LA.  You will use information that is located on or nearby each sign to get the coordinates for the next marker.  Once you get to the last marker (Location 6) you will gather the information to find the cache, which is an ammo can.

You will pass by other area caches in your quest to find this one (One within fifty feet).  I would recommend doing a “All Nearby Caches” search so you can see if you want to attempt some of these other ones while doing this one.

I put these in the best geographical order that I could in order to keep you from covering the same ground twice.  The final marker is further away than any of the others. This is the only clue I’m giving also.

I am giving all the credit to Haygood39180, whose “Tour Vicksburg” (GCHZBB) cache I muggled this idea from.  I recommend this one to everybody in the Vicksburg, MS vicinity.

Now let’s get started with the coordinates to the first marker.

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Marker #1:  N32 29.842,  W92 06.976

You will need the following information from Marker 1 to get the coords for Marker 2
Marker #2 Coords
N32 29.ABC,  W92 07.DEF

A= 3rd digit of year built
B= 2nd digit of year built minus 2
C= Total number of letters in title of sign minus 2
D= 1st digit of year built plus 1
E= 2nd digit of year built minus 1st digit of year built
F= Number of persons names on sign multiplied by 2

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Marker #2

You will need the following information from Marker 2 to get the coords for Marker 3
Marker #3 Coords
N32 31.ABC, W92 08.DEF

A= 4th digit of year married
B= 2nd digit minus 1st digit of year plaque dedicated
C= 4th digit on yellow post near sign
D= 3rd digit minus 2nd digit of year married
E= 5th digit minus 2nd digit on yellow post
F= 3rd or 4th digit of year relinquished

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Marker #3

You will need the following info from Marker 3 to get the coords for Marker 4
Marker #4 Coords
N32 29.ABC, W92 09.DEF

A= 2nd minus 3rd digit of year incorporated
B= 1st plus 2nd digit of year first steamboat
C= 1st digit of speed limit posted on road
D= 4th digit of year incorporated
E= 2nd digit that is found in every year on sign divided by 2
F= 1st digit of year when it lost it’s importance

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Marker #4

You will need the following info from Marker 4 to get the coords for Marker 5
Marker #5 Coords
N32 24.ABC, W92 12.DEF

A= 3rd digit of year installed
B= 4th digit minus 3rd digit of year 2nd company acquired 1st company
C= 2nd digit of posted speed limit on main road
D= 4th digit minus 3rd digit of year first made
E= 4th digit of year installed
F= 2nd digit minus 1st digit of year first made

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Marker #5

You will need the following info from Marker 5 to get the coords for Marker 6
Marker #6 Coords
N32 28.ABC, W92 24.DEF

A= Total number of surveyor brothers
B= 4th digit minus 1st digit of year built
C= Using 1-12, number of the month Ellie Arrant born
D= 4th digit of year sign erected
E= 1st digit on big mailbox plus 6
F= 4th digit of year Emmett Arrant born

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Marker #6

You will need the following info from Marker 6 to get the coords for the cache, which is within walking distance. Please be respectful and discreet. Hint-Hint
Cache Coords
N32 28.ABC, W92 24.DEF

A= Number of letters in direction they moved
B= 3rd digit of first date on sign
C= 1st digit added to 4th digit  of year erected
DE= Total number of families plus 4
F= 2nd digit of second date on sign minus 4th digit of second date on sign



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[None, let's test your skills]

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)