Welcome to the 2019 Edition of Cache Across Maryland, hosted by the Maryland Geocaching Society. This is one of ten geocaches placed throughout the "Old Line State" in locations chosen to showcase Maryland's diverse beauty, history and terrain. From the mountains of Western Maryland to the Atlantic Ocean, Cache Across Maryland 2019 will again demonstrate that Maryland truly is “America in Miniature”.
Each of the ten geocaches contains a code which you will use to determine the location of the CAM 2019 Picnic to be held on May 4th, 2019. The code can be found on the inside of the cache container and on the inside front cover of the logbook. Don't forget to record this code! Any geocacher who has completed all TEN of the CAM geocaches and attends the CAM Picnic on May 4th will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Cache Across Maryland 2019 commemorative geocoin in antique copper. We hope you enjoy CAM 2019!
A Tour of Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg was founded in 1785 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This 8-stop tour will take you to some historic sites and highlight the town's importance in days gone by, as well as it's growth and forward progression for the future!
During your tour, you might take some time to visit N39 41.841, W077 19.414 - The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (accessible from Stop 4-5-6 parking). This is NOT part of the puzzle, but is a beautiful and serene waypoint containing historical information. Visitor Center hours are 10am-5pm, Mon-Sat, and Noon-5pm Sundays.
As you travel from stage to stage, please note and heed any posted hours of operation, and rules and regulations for each site. There are no entrance fees for any location on this tour. The subject of Stop #3 may not be at the exact posted coordinates, but it will be nearby and obvious; you may be able to see it from outside the fence. Note also that some areas along your path may be slippery and/or boggy, so protective footwear is recommended.
The Geocache
This geocache is NOT located at the listed coordinates. This is a field puzzle.
The posted coordinates are for the first stage of your tour. Make note of the letter that corresponds with each of your answers and follow the directions below to submit them to receive the coordinates.
Stop 1: The Founding of Emmitsburg mural (N39 42.215 W077 19.094 - posted)
How many men are pictured in the mural enjoying themselves in the Hockensmith Tavern?
12 = A
7 = B
4 = C
3 = D
Stop 2: Emmitsburg Town Office (N39 42.269 W077 19.570)
What is positioned between the flag pole and the community bulletins & town notices?
Blue U.S. Postal Mailbox = A
Red Fire Hydrant = B
Yellow Little Free Library = C
Red, White and Blue barber pole = D
Stop 3: Emmitsburg Dog Park (N39 42.191 W077 19.898)
Suggested parking at N39 42.172 W077 19.841
Donors of Distinction have been given a color designation. That color is:
Silver = A
Gold = B
Blue = C
White = D
Parking for the next three stages - Stops 4, 5, and 6 - is at N39 41.955 W077 19.646.
Stop 4: Our Lady of Grace Statue (N39 41.810 W077 19.379)
What city is named on the base of the statue found here?
Rome = A
London = B
Amsterdam = C
Paris = D
Stop 5: The Bells of Saint Joseph's Valley (N39 41.820 W077 19.611)
Here you will find three bells, each whose name ends with the letter "Y". Which one could be heard singing out into the valley until 1964?
Seminary Bell = A
Dinky Bell = B
Academy Bell = C
Valley Bell = D
Stop 6: The Old Cemetery (N39 41.813 W077 19.658)
Here is a sign about the chapel within these walls. Which child of Mother Seton was instrumental in creating this chapel?
Wilma = A
Jeremiah = B
William = C
Catherine = D
Stop 7: Memorial Park (N39 42.102 W077 19.550)
You will find a labeled structure here. What initials do you see on the label?
"SS" for Sunny's Swingset = A
"DD" for Davey's Dugout = B
"PP" for Powell Pavilion = C
"BB" for Benninger Bridge = D
Combine your answers into a single letter string (i.e., ABCDCBA).
Enter your answer into Certitude at the link below.
You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.
As with any outdoor activity, geocaching has potential risks. It is your responsibility to determine those risks and make your own choices in pursuing a geocache. If at any time you are injured or need emergency assistance, dial 911.
