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Brentwood Hills Confederate Gold
Civil War ~1862 ยท Brentwood, near Nashville, TN
UnsolvedThe prize. Thousands of gold bars
Where. Brentwood, near Nashville, TN
Status. Unsolved
Where. Brentwood, near Nashville, TN
Status. Unsolved
The account
Legend holds a Confederate detachment hid gold bars in the Brentwood hillsides, then died in battle. Some say a curse guards the spot.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Brentwood, near Nashville, TN.
- What you are chasing is Thousands of gold bars. Work the documented record of Brentwood Hills Confederate Gold back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Brentwood, near Nashville, TN and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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