Tales of Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest Barker, Texas History

Coronado's Children: Tales of Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest (Barker Texas History Center Series Book 3)

by Patricia Briggs

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The rugged and unforgiving landscape of the Southwest Barker region of Texas has long been a breeding ground for tales of lost mines and buried treasures. From the legendary Lost Dutchman's Mine to the enigmatic Pegleg Smith's Treasure, these stories have captivated the imagination of adventurers and treasure hunters alike for centuries.

Barker's Hole

One of the most famous lost mines in the Southwest Barker is Barker's Hole, named after the prospector who claimed to have discovered it in 1865. According to legend, Barker was panning for gold in the Guadalupe Mountains when he stumbled upon a vast underground cave filled with gold and silver. Barker marked the location with a piece of iron pipe and returned to town to gather supplies. However, when he returned to the cave with his pack animals, he couldn't find the entrance.

For years, treasure hunters have searched for Barker's Hole, but no one has ever been able to find it. Some believe that the cave collapsed, while others believe that Barker never found it in the first place.

The Lost Dutchman's Mine

Another famous lost mine in the Southwest Barker is the Lost Dutchman's Mine, named after the German immigrant who is said to have discovered it in the 1850s. According to legend, the Dutchman found a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, but he was killed by Apaches before he could reveal its location. For over a century, treasure hunters have searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine, but it has never been found.

Pegleg Smith's Treasure

Pegleg Smith was a real-life prospector who lived in the Southwest Barker in the late 1800s. Smith lost his leg in a mining accident, but he continued to prospect for gold. According to legend, Smith found a gold mine in the Eagle Mountains, but he never revealed its location before he died in 1929.

For years, treasure hunters have searched for Pegleg Smith's Treasure, but it has never been found. Some believe that the mine is located in a remote canyon in the Eagle Mountains, while others believe that it is still hidden in the Superstition Mountains.

Eagle Pass Gold

In 1849, a group of prospectors discovered gold in the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass, Texas. The find sparked a gold rush that brought thousands of people to the area. Over the next few years, millions of dollars worth of gold was mined from the river. However, the gold rush eventually petered out, and most of the miners left the area.

Although the gold rush is long gone, there is still gold to be found in Eagle Pass. In recent years, several large gold nuggets have been found in the river. Some treasure hunters believe that there is a large gold deposit hidden somewhere in the area, but it has never been found.

The stories of lost mines and buried treasures in the Southwest Barker region of Texas are a testament to the lure of gold and the enduring spirit of adventure. Whether these treasures actually exist or not, they continue to inspire people to search for their own fortune.

Coronado's Children: Tales of Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest (Barker Texas History Center Series Book 3)

by Patricia Briggs

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5750 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	432 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE