Lost Treasure Tales

State By State

A number of treasures are said to be found in old mining camps.

Several treasures are said to be found in old mining camps.

Arizona

California

Colorado

Idaho

Kansas

Missouri

Nevada

New Mexico

Oklahoma

Treasure

Treasure

Oregon

Texas

Utah

Washington

Other Hidden Treasure:

Confederate Gold in Wilkes County, Georgia

Confederate Ranger John S. Mosby’s Hidden Treasure

Cornelius “Lame Johnny” Donahue & a Tale of Lost Treasure

The Largest K.G.C. Treasure Ever Found

Mobster Dutch Schultz & His Hidden Treasure

Legends of Captain Kidd’s Treasure

Outlaw William Coe & His Missing Loot

Many of the waiting treasures were hidden by outlaws after robbing a stage coach or a train. When pursued by the posse, they often buried the loot, only to be captured before they could retrieve it.

After robbing a stagecoach or train, many of the waiting treasures were hidden by outlaws. When pursued by the posse, they often buried the loot, only to be captured before they could retrieve it.

Articles & Information

Abandoned Mine Areas

The New Geocache Craze

Places to Search Around Old Home Sites

Pleasures and Dangers of Rockhounding

Relic Hunting – Discover a Piece of History

Rockhounding the Northern Deserts

Tales of Ghostly Lost Treasure

Tips For Traveling in the Desert

Treasure Hunting Code of Ethics

Treasure Hunting Begins Inside

Why Go Gold Panning?

You Can Search For Black Gold

There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure.
–Mark Twain

Treasure Hunter T-Shirt

Treasure Hunter T-Shirt

©Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated March 2023.