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Kerr Mills Memorial Mystery Cache

Hidden : 10/7/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A nice walk down the South Watuppa Bike Path will bring you to an interesting little memorial. This cache is not a park and grab and CANNOT be attempted from BRAYTON AVENUE!!!


In order to locate this cache you will need to locate some names on the memorial at the posted coordinates. The plaque was erected "in honor of all those employees of the American Thread Co. Kerr Mills who served in World War II and in memory of those who gave their lives for their countries." In addition, the plaque was placed very close to the spot where a mill burned down as well. You can view some photos of the fire here.

At the plaque you will see a series of names divided into two columns with ten rows in each column. Assume that the top row is row one, the next is row two, and so forth. You will also need the last names of the men on the plaque and the ability to count the letters in each name.

Use the below formula to locate the cache: 

41 40.ABC

071 08.DEF

A: Column 1 Row 2

B: Column 1 Row 7 MINUS Column 2 Row 7

C: Column 1 Row 6 MINUS Column 2 Row 2

D: Column 1 Row 4 MINUS Column 2 Row 3

E: Column 1 Row 9 MINUS Column 2 Row 10

F: Column 1 Row 8

Once you have the correct coordinates, you're looking for a small decon container. There are a lot of potential hiding spots here, so use the hint if needed. There is no need to climb down any unsafe rocks. Please be careful. Thanks!

If you need to, you can check your coordinates using the following link: GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

orgjrra ebpx naq gerr, haqre fznyyre ebpx

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)