This shed-like building, built in 1898 and later restored, is listed as the smallest post office in the United States - only 8 square feet! You can read all about it on the sign mounted on the side of the building at the listed coordinates. While reading the sign, answer the questions listed below to determine the final coordinates of this cache.
It's easy to miss this small, run-down-looking building next to the road, so keep your eyes open and your GPSr should lead you there. There is one parking spot next to the building.
N 46 4A.BCD W 122 10.EFG
A) This is the ________ post office in the United States.
1) Oldest
2) Smallest
3) Biggest
4) Orangest
B) Supplies and mail were packed in mainly from Tacoma or ________.
6) Everett
7) Seattle
8) Spokane
9) Spanaway
C) As the Tacoma ________ Railroad was extended from various way points...
0) Northern
1) Southern
2) Eastern
3) Western
D) Among the early settlers was the family of ________ Ahlstrand, who occupied this land.
6) George
7) Autumn
8) August
9) Samuel
E) He and Mrs. Ahlstrand made certain that every family and ________ settler was provided with a post office box.
3) Male
4) Single
5) Widowed
6) Local
F) There are ________ still residing in the area who remember the days when the ...
3) Persons
4) People
5) Elderly
6) Ancients
G) The Mineral Lake ________ Club has restored the building with the permission of Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Bergland, the present owners.
0) Elks
1) Masons
2) Lions
3) Rotary
The cache is located at: N 46 4A.BCD W 122 10.EFG
Since cell phone recption is not very good out here I have added checksums, so you can test your final coordinates. North: 35 West: 15.
2016 was the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and to celebrate, Visit Rainier and WSGA hosted the Visit Rainier Centennial GeoTour - 100 caches placed in and around Mount Rainier National Park. The geocaches highlighted the rich history, scenic wonders, quaint communities, and hidden gems of the Rainier region. Participants received geocoin and pathtag prizes for finding all the caches.
