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Bowie's Lost San Saba Mine
Lost 1830s · Texas Hill Country
UnsolvedThe prize. A silver mine worth a fortune
Where. Texas Hill Country
Status. Unsolved
Where. Texas Hill Country
Status. Unsolved
The account
Jim Bowie of Alamo fame is said to have known the location of an old Spanish silver mine near the San Saba, a secret he carried to his death and that Texans have hunted ever since.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Texas Hill Country.
- What you are chasing is A silver mine worth a fortune. Work the documented record of Bowie's Lost San Saba Mine back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Texas Hill Country and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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