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Stede Bonnet's Colleton Treasure
~1718 · Colleton County, SC
UnsolvedThe prize. Gold, silver & jewels
Where. Colleton County, SC
Status. Unsolved
Where. Colleton County, SC
Status. Unsolved
The account
The 'Gentleman Pirate' is said to have buried plundered gold along the tidal creeks of Colleton County before his capture and hanging.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Colleton County, SC.
- What you are chasing is Gold, silver & jewels. Work the documented record of Stede Bonnet's Colleton Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Colleton County, SC and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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