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The Lost Confederate Gold
Vanished 1865 · Lincolnton, Georgia
UnsolvedThe prize. The vanished Confederate treasury
Where. Lincolnton, Georgia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Lincolnton, Georgia
Status. Unsolved
The account
As the Confederacy collapsed in 1865 its treasury of gold and silver was hauled south and then simply disappeared near the Georgia line, hunted ever since.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Lincolnton, Georgia.
- What you are chasing is The vanished Confederate treasury. Work the documented record of The Lost Confederate Gold back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Lincolnton, Georgia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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