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Athens Confederate Gold
Civil War 1865 · near Athens, AL
UnsolvedThe prize. $100,000 in coin
Where. near Athens, AL
Status. Unsolved
Where. near Athens, AL
Status. Unsolved
The account
In 1865 retreating Confederate troops mired their wagon in a bog and buried two crates of coins at a stream crossing, never to return.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on near Athens, AL.
- What you are chasing is $100,000 in coin. Work the documented record of Athens Confederate Gold back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs near Athens, AL and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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