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Smugglers' Notch Caches
Legend since 1800s ยท Smugglers' Notch, VT
UnsolvedThe prize. Smuggled goods & payoff money
Where. Smugglers' Notch, VT
Status. Unsolved
Where. Smugglers' Notch, VT
Status. Unsolved
The account
For two centuries smugglers and rum-runners stashed loot in this rugged pass. Locals say recovering it all would take a dozen trucks.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Smugglers' Notch, VT.
- What you are chasing is Smuggled goods & payoff money. Work the documented record of Smugglers' Notch Caches back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Smugglers' Notch, VT and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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