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Griffytown Multi-Cache

Hidden : 1/4/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Seventh in a series of Historical Marker caches.
This is an "easy" multi placed near Crosby Park just off Shelbyville Rd.



At the coordinates above you will find a historical marker. Take a minute to read about how this area came into existance.
NOTE: THERE IS A SMALL AREA TO PULL OFF THE STREET AT THE MARKER DO NOT PARK IN ANYONE'S DRIVEWAY.
To get the location of the nearby ammo box cache (located in Crosby Park), just answer the questions below and do the math.

North Coordinate:
What year did the Louisville and Frankfort Shortline first arrive in Hobbs Station Ans = A = ___
A number ending in 83 appears in the lower right corner of this sign.
What 4 digit number appears on the same side of the sign but in the lower left corner? Ans = B = ___
C = B - A = ______     DDD = C - 31 = _______     North Coordinate: 38 15.DDD

West Coordinate:
EEE = C x 3 - 112 = ____     West Coordinate: -85 32.EEE


Best parking for the final (which is about 1/3 mile from the sign) is at the ball field at Crosby Park. Cache area gets soggy after a rain. Terain rating could be higher depending on your approach. Original contents include a water bottle and things you may find at a party.


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx sbe n gerr jvgu n tnc.

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)