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Big Hill Welcome Center Traditional Geocache

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Geocaching HQ Admin: We hope you enjoyed exploring Berea, KY. The Berea Chamber of Commerce GeoTour has now ended. Thank you to the community for all the great logs, photos, and Favorite Points over the last 7+. It has been so fun!

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Hidden : 9/27/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Thank You For Seeking Out This Geocache! It Is Part of the 2017-2018 Berea Chamber of Commerce GeoTour. To complete the GeoTour and earn your souvenir, visit www.BereaChamber.com to access your Expedition Guide and instructions.


You are seeking a custom built PVC container large enough for a log book and a few tradeables. Be aware of muggles during seasonal hours and events.

You are standing on the northern side of Jackson County and gazing at a restored farmhouse, called the Cox-Simpson House, which was built in 1839. This home has witnessed many events, most notably the Civil War. Union troops engaged an advance guard of invading Confederates near here in 1862, known as the Battle of Big Hill. This home served as a hospital for those wounded. The Battle of Big Hill was a small scale skirmish and prelude compared to the most complete Confederate victory of the Civil War just north of this site called The Battle of Richmond.

This home and three surrounding acres are now owned and maintained by the Jackson County Fiscal Court, and staffed by volunteers from Jackson County Tourism seasonally.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qba'g "fgrc" ba zr

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)