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The Treasure of the Llano River
Spanish caches · Llano County, Texas
UnsolvedThe prize. Spanish bullion in the hill country
Where. Llano County, Texas
Status. Unsolved
Where. Llano County, Texas
Status. Unsolved
The account
The Texas hill country along the Llano is woven with tales of Spanish mule trains and bullion caches abandoned in raids, drawing detectorists into the river canyons for a lifetime.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Llano County, Texas.
- What you are chasing is Spanish bullion in the hill country. Work the documented record of The Treasure of the Llano River back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Llano County, Texas and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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