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Branch Mountain Treasure
Civil War 1861 · Hardy County, WV
UnsolvedThe prize. $40,000 in robbed bank gold
Where. Hardy County, WV
Status. Unsolved
Where. Hardy County, WV
Status. Unsolved
The account
Three Confederate deserters who robbed a Virginia bank in 1861 stashed their loot in a small cave near Helmick Rock and never returned.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Hardy County, WV.
- What you are chasing is $40,000 in robbed bank gold. Work the documented record of Branch Mountain Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Hardy County, WV and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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