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Haunted Indiana #3: Horace Mann School Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/10/2006
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not located at the coordinates listed at the top of the page.

Haunted Indiana is a series of caches meant to bring cachers to local haunted locations across the state. Started in Fort Wayne by Genoist, it is hoped this series will one day span a great deal of the state, much like the Indiana Spirit Quest caches. If you're interested in hiding a cache for this series, just send Genoist an e-mail through gc.com and he'll give you a number for your cache.

This Haunted Indiana Cache brings you to Horace Mann School In Huntington, Indiana. This School is a magnificent example of Victorian Romanesque/Neo-Classic architecture and was built in 1895, remodeled in 1926. Luckily this building which stood vacant for many years, was saved from the wrecking ball and now serves as an upscale apartment building.

Many reports of paranormal activity--sounds and sightings of children and adult ghosts have been received. Origin of the tthese apparitions are unknown. In addition, there have been unexplained instances of doors slamming and lights, TV's and radios turning themselves on and off...

The cache is very small but easy to spot. Please don't visit this residential neighborhood after dark. Site Photos c. 2006 by Riktu Outfitters.

Solve the following cypher to figure out the location of the cache. Use what you learned in school:

N 40.00 52.00 19.00 126.92 51.00 167.40 79.38 126.92 130.20

W85.00 29.00 167.40 126.92 157.30 1787.60 181.50 181.50 178.60 101.70 167.40 167.40 79.38 167.40 51.00 167.40

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

AVARGU TENQR PURZVFGEL BE PVN PELCGBTENCUL PYNFF

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)