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Coochie Brake Spanish Silver
Spanish colonial 1700s · near Winnfield, LA
UnsolvedThe prize. Mule-loads of gold & silver in vases
Where. near Winnfield, LA
Status. Unsolved
Where. near Winnfield, LA
Status. Unsolved
The account
A Spanish pack train ambushed near this swamp supposedly buried ten earthen vases of silver and gold in caves dug into the brake.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on near Winnfield, LA.
- What you are chasing is Mule-loads of gold & silver in vases. Work the documented record of Coochie Brake Spanish Silver back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs near Winnfield, LA and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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