Oklahoma has a history that’s ripe for finding treasure. Although the state entered the “union” in the early 1900’s, Indians inhabited the territory for hundreds of years before it became a state. With history that includes the Mexican-American War and the Great Plains finding treasure in Oklahoma is the perfect pastime. As always, treasure hunting […]
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People believe Missouri is home to the treasures buried during the Civil War. Silver coins and confederate gold are said to be buried beneath the soil of this state to prevent the Union Army from taking them. It is why Missouri is a popular spot for treasure hunters today. If you are curious about the
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Texas is the second largest state in the country and features 367 miles of coastline. As such, it has numerous beaches that are perfect for metal detecting. While I have only explored a small portion of the state, namely Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano, Texas is a beautiful state that is perfect for a metal
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In the early 1800s, the American Robinhood David “Robber” Lewis became famous for robbing the rich and giving the items he stole to the poor. Lewis was a successful highwayman who managed to escape prison four times. Before he died in the Bellefonte Jail, Lewis was able to write a memoir saying that he hid
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Forrest Fenn, an author and art dealer, hid a treasure chest filled with gold, jewelry, and other valuables. He then wrote a book describing where treasure hunters can find their fortune. Whoever will find the $2 million worth of treasure can keep it for themselves. In 2020, a treasure hunter found the chest in Wyoming.
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In 1763, a well-off farmer buried many gold and silver coins in Charleston. However, he could not reclaim his treasures as the Indians killed him during the Pontiac War. To this day, the exact location of this treasure remains a mystery to treasure hunters. Not only is West Virginia full of history, but it is
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Oregon is one of the most beautiful states I have had the pleasure of traveling to. From its picturesque mountains to the gorgeous beaches along the Pacific coast, Oregon has something to offer everyone. Oregon’s history is extensive, from Native Americans to early European settlers to gold, this region has a rich past and many
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According to a popular legend in Arkansas, a man named John Crittenhouse found $150,000 worth of gold coins. He recovered the treasure from a Union gunboat that sunk during the Civil War. Crittenhouse then buried his fortune in a cave near Claredon to keep it away from other people’s eyes. Arkansas is a paradise for
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During the 1800s, a man named Moore kept a coin hoard within his property. Unfortunately, two of Moore’s hired farm hands murdered him so they could retrieve the fortune and keep it for themselves. Before the two could locate the treasure, the authorities caught and imprisoned them for murdering Moore. If you think you can
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One of the most famous treasures in Delaware is a rare coin dug on a Delaware beach. According to metal detecting enthusiasts, chances are the uncovered rare coin is a Byzantine Anonymous Follis. Such coins came from Roman times, dating from 498 to 1081 AD. If you are into treasure finding, we compiled some of
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