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Jesse James' Des Arc Cache
~1874 · Des Arc Mountains, SE Missouri
UnsolvedThe prize. $100,000 in gold coins & bullion
Where. Des Arc Mountains, SE Missouri
Status. Unsolved
Where. Des Arc Mountains, SE Missouri
Status. Unsolved
The account
After the 1874 Gads Hill train robbery, legend says Jesse buried a fortune in the rugged hills near Des Arc. The main stash was never found.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Des Arc Mountains, SE Missouri.
- What you are chasing is $100,000 in gold coins & bullion. Work the documented record of Jesse James' Des Arc Cache back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Des Arc Mountains, SE Missouri and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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