Corps of Discovery - Weston #10 Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 10/23/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The posted coordinates are for parking.

To find this cache you must first find caches #1-8 in the Corps of Discovery Series.

The coordinates for this cache are: 39 BE.A15 94 5E.EE0

You are looking for a small camoed lock-n-lock.

We hope that this series of caches has been an enjoyable and informative walk through a very scenic area, and through its rich history. We would also like to thank the Platte County Parks Department, and Weston Bend State Park for permitting the placement of these caches, and for their efforts to give lasting recognition to the journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.



The War of 1812 was devastating for the Indians. The United States Army destroyed many villages, either due to aggressive action by Indians, or because they might prevent possible alliances with Great Britain with pre-emptive strikes.

In 1818, a petition by Frontier residents to make Missouri a state was sent to congress. This type of petition was common as new states joined the union, but what no one anticipated was the controversy that would be ignited between those who opposed the expansion of slavery and those who wished to admit Missouri as a slave state. Congress recognized that the future of Missouri was pivotal in determining the future of slavery in the United States.

Congress’ solution was the Missouri Compromise. This permitted Missouri statehood with slavery, so long as a free state of Maine entered the union, which satisfied them because the total number of Free states would equal the number of slave states in the union.

After seven years as territorial governor during which he guided Missouri through tumultuous times, William Clark’s term expired, and in 1821, Missouri became a state.

For more information read this excellent article: Making Missouri American by Peter J. Kastor.


Permit on file with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

arkg gb n gerr ghpxrq haqre n fznyy snyyra gerr jvgu qrnq yvzo sbe pbire

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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