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Sidney, Deadwood Stage Gold Bars
1867 ยท Lodgepole Creek near Sidney, NE
UnsolvedThe prize. ~400 lbs of stolen gold bars
Where. Lodgepole Creek near Sidney, NE
Status. Unsolved
Where. Lodgepole Creek near Sidney, NE
Status. Unsolved
The account
Outlaws ambushed a treasure-express stagecoach for ~400 lbs of gold bars. A posse cornered them at Lodgepole Creek; the loot may be buried in the banks.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Lodgepole Creek near Sidney, NE.
- What you are chasing is ~400 lbs of stolen gold bars. Work the documented record of Sidney, Deadwood Stage Gold Bars back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Lodgepole Creek near Sidney, NE and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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