GCR47T Square 13 - The Downtown Lancaster Tour (Multi-cache) in Ohio, United States created by G.O. Girls

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Hidden : 11/5/2005

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Welcome to “Square 13 – The Downtown Lancaster Tour.” This tour was originally part of the November 5, 2005 All-Ohio Women’s Event. This is such a great area, the tour is now a permanent cache. Spend the afternoon walking or driving historic Square 13. The total walking distance for the entire tour is just over a mile.

Start at Stage One:
N 39° 42.804
W 082° 36.127
How many women are represented on this fountain? That number is A.

To get to stage 2:
Go to N 39° 42.85A
W 082° 36.12(6-A)

Stage Two:
Lancaster, Ohio is the birthplace of General William Tecumseh Sherman and his famous brother, Senator John Sherman. Due to strong southern sentiment, more than 100 years passed before a Sherman statue was unveiled on July 2, 2000 during Lancaster's bicentennial celebration. The statue was was designed by Mike Major and funded by public contributions raised through the efforts of William T. Sherman Memorial Committee.

William Tecumseh Sherman (“Cump”) distinguishes himself “Faithful and _______.” How many letters are in the missing word? That number is B.

To get to Stage 3:
N 39° 42.8(61-B)
W 082° 36.A(18+B)

Stage Three:
Built for Samuel Finely Maccracken by Daniel Sifford, this extraordinary home is modified Georgian design with Regency features. This museum is open to the public Tuesday – Sunday 1-4 p.m. April through December.

How many pillars are on the south side of this building? That number is C.

To get to Stage 4:
N 39° 42.8C1
W 082° 35.9(55+C)

Stage Four:
How many objects is this statue holding? That number is D. To get to Stage 5:
N 39° 42.8(15+D)
W 082° 35.9(75+D)

Stage Five:
In 1806, a Mr. Giani, an Italian immigrant and ardent Catholic built this home on a lot purchased from Jacob & Peter Fetters. The one story brick structure is thought to be the oldest brick structure still standing in the state of Ohio. In 1817 the first Catholic Mass was said in the original brick structure owned at the time by Michael Garaghty. Mr. Garaghty, a local banker, hired Isaiah Vorys, Sr., prominent local builder, to build an additional to his home. This was done between 1824-1826. John Mumaugh purchased the house in 1857. His last descendant, a daughter, May Frances, died in 1929 leaving the homestead to the city of Lancaster to be a memorial to her father and to be used as a culture center and meeting place especially for women. The city of Lancaster gave the Mumaugh Memorial to the Fairfield County Foundation in May of 2002. The Foundation maintains the property and occupies the back section as its offices.

What is the year on the plaque on the side of the house? (near the flag pole) Answer is EFGH.

To get to Stage Six:
N 39° 42.(F-1)2(G-1)
W 082° 36.0E(H+1)

Stage Six:
In 1811 Charles Sherman, built a 4 room wood framed saltbox house on Main Hill. In 1816 an additional four rooms were added by the Shermans to accommodate 11 children and 4 adults. It was the birthplace of both General William Sherman and his brother, Senator John Sherman responsible for the Sherman Anti-trust Act. Now a museum featuring Sherman family and Civil War memorabilia, the Sherman House is on the Civil War Discovery Trail.

How many letters are in the two word name of this historic building? The answer = I.

To get to the Final Stage:
N 39° 42.7(I-3)
W 082° 35.9(I+43)

At the final stage you're looking for a round altoids tin that has been camouflaged to blend in with the area. The hint below should help.