How is it possible to go from knowing where you are one moment to being totally disoriented the next? She had costly freight aboard, and on the morning after she went ashore, crew and freight had vanished. New York Lost Treasure Sites. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Digging coins, searching for treasure, discovering history. Towns in New Mexico that have lain in ruins since 1670, when the Apache butchered their people towns that were well built and were lorded by solid old churches and monasteries erected by the Spanish missionaries these towns have often been dug over, and the ruinous state of Abo, Curari, and Tabira is due, in part, to their foolish tunneling and blasting. This veteran, torn and broken by many a gale and lightning-stroke, was once a gallows, and Goody Glover had swung from it in witch-times. Nope. The twinges of panic that Dan describes would creep in during those unknown location gaps, particularly when a beaver dam I had not planned for or some other obstacle meant I had to unexpectedly change direction. It is believed that his treasure whatever was in those chests and the gold coins he possessed are still buried somewhere on the Island. He died along with the exact whereabouts of the buried treasure. The more I did this, the more I realized that I could fill in the all navigation gaps everywhere. They say you can't take it with you, so 1930s gangster Dutch Schultz did the next best thing: He hid his millions away somewhere in upstate New York and told no one where to find it. Spanish reales were found on a hill at the junction of Military Road and highway 29 N of Herkimer. Listen to these voices that have ties to Upstate New York. About the Author: Charles M. Skinner (1852-1907) authored the complete nine-volume set of Myths and Legends of Our Own Land in 1896. There is a back story here that remains buried in time, long since forgotten and forever untold. It was declared that when the French evacuated the region, they buried money and bullion in a well, in the northwest corner of the bastion, 90 feet deep, in the full expectancy of regaining it. Others claimed the rumored location along Esopus Creek meant the frequent floods would have left Dutch's treasure at the bottom of Ashokan Reservoir. Look at your map. When the boughs creaked together on tempestuous nights, it was said that dark shapes might be seen writhing on the branches and capering about the sward below in hellish glee. What they mostly transported was illegal alcohol. One of the eight treasures of the Sasanian king Khosrow II. I believe that my dad gave me the right attitude when I was very young (long before I was allowed to carry a gun) as he taught me to hunt with him, and how he gradually set me loose on what amounted to increasing solo bushwhacks to favored watch locations. However, once a bushwhacker, always a bushwhacker. Enter before January 31 to win. on the St. Lawrence River. Outlaw loot is buried at or near Money Point. As one of the oldest settled states in the U.S., you can find some exceptionally old coins and relics with your metal detector if you look in the right places. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The building of Great Camps during the 1880s and 1920s confirm the desire to escape to the Adirondacks for rest and relaxation. Somewhere in the Montezuma swamp in Seneca County, there might be a treasure buried worth $40,000. From farm stands to outdoor gear shops, Malone shopping has it, The Malone region is home to a wide range of events and activi, The Malone region is home to a wide range of events and activities that are sure to kee, Top winter activities at the top of the Adirondacks. He fainted and awakened in the morning in his own chamber, where, to a neighbor who made an early call, he told with embellishments the story of the encounter. (LogOut/ On reaching Dalton, Massachusetts, the Hessians agreed to put their valuables into a howitzer, which they buried in the woods, intending that some of their number should come back at the close of the war and recover it. An Indian had silently followed them for a long distance to gather up any unconsidered trifles that might be left in their bivouacs, and he marked the route by blazes on the trees. Click to learn more. Indeed, the times I have been somewhat confused by mistakes made have been the greatest learning experiences such that I would know to never make that same mistake again. Heirloom Seal of the Realm. And it would last for decades. sank in Lake Erie off Angola shore carrying $500,000 of copper and $50,000 in. A lonely, crabbed man, who died in a poor hut after the American Revolution, owned that he had served the British as a spy but said that he had spent none of the gold he had taken from them. What became of these valuables after their exhumation is not known, and the existence of more has been suspected. In the mid-1800s, this belief had grown to such proportions that 50 men undertook to clear the well, pushing their investigations into various parts of the enclosure and surrounding fields. Being one of the most important ports of entry for immigrants to the U.S. means a whole lot of history and along with that many lost treasure tales to tell. Fine gold will get caught down in the cracks and accumulate, and when you are prospecting for glacial gold, you definitely want to find some accumulations to make it worth your while. Outside Warsaw about two miles west, other early residents buried $45,000 in gold coins on the Rogers farm. Gps can go out (everything made by man eventually breaks). You will go home with the satisfaction, if it is indeed a satisfaction, that you have rendered a blow against law enforcement and given aid and encouragement to people who would flout the law. St. Lawrence county Lord Amherts buried $100,000 in gold coins on Treasure island during the Revolution.Rumors of buried treasure by French soldiers in the area of Fort Levis on Chimney Island below Ogdensburg.River pirate Patterson buried a large cache in 1813 on banks of Chippewa creek.GT(ghost town) Louisville landing, 5 miles W of MassenaGT Converse, 6 miles ENE of PotsdamGT Harper, 3 1/2 miles SE of ParishvilleGT Eddy, 2 miles NE of Dekalb JunctionGT Osborneville, 7 miles ESE of Pope millsGT Hollywood, 7 miles NW of ChildwoldFranklin county $175,000 in gold coins was buried by Mt. I cannot!'". Many of these old trails randomly twist and turn and branch and then dissolve into nothingness. Even gangsters of the prohibition have buried treasures in this great state. So if you are up for a good history lesson and treasure hunt like I know you are then keep reading as we explore New York States numerous lost and buried treasures. PAUL BUCKOWSKI/HEARST Show More Show Less 8 of . For that reason, I prefer the term momentarily displaced as a replacement for the more traditional terminology. Contact Johnathan Croyle: Email | 315-427-3958. He was about to tell where it was when the death rattle choked his words. The terms getting lost or being lost have a notion of finality that has always bothered me. Even if you dont have a compass it is easy to tell what direction is what during the day. While it was the end of Dutch Schultz, man and criminal, we may never see the end of Dutch Schultz, the legend. But it should not be exaggerated to say that this is a common occurrence, and it should definitely be understood that sizable nuggets in the Northeast are quite uncommon. And yet, he always called himself a "salesman." He would also receive huge chests and would bring them into the thick woods and hide the contents. What is going on? French soldiers are thought to have buried gold coins in or near Fort Frederick. A fortune worth $1 million when it was hidden in 2010 is waiting to be picked up somewhere in the Rocky Mountains just a few miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; The Spaniards were said to have entombed $300,000 in gold near Natchez, Mississippi. A little company of Spanish adventurers passed along the base of the Green Mountains early in the 18th, expecting to return after having some dealings with the trading stations on the St. Lawrence River, so they deposited a part of their gold on Ludlow Mountain, Vermont, and another pot of it on Camels Hump. The seven cities of Cibola that Coronado and other Spanish adventurers sought in the vast deserts of the Southwest were pueblos. Shortly after, in eighth grade, he had left school to earn money. Today it is an abandoned labyrinth of graffiti-covered walls, dramatic architectural flourishes, pools of water and abandoned rails. They were also a collection point for refuse and debris. On a gusty autumn evening in 1776, a muffled form presented itself, unannounced, at the chamber of Mike Wild. In 1942, his plane was hijacked by two German saboteurs during a flight. With that said, glacial gold deposits are still present here just as in all of the other states in the Northeast, so there is definitely some gold to be found. He died in a fever and, while raving in delirium, spoke of a concealed chest. The Monarch wrecked off Toronto Canada with 250 ton cargo in 1856. It will be apparent to all who followed the evidence in this case that you have reached a verdict not on the evidence but on some other reason. The Dakotah sank in Lake Erie off Angola shore carrying $500,000 of copper and $50,000 in cash. The slave had been killed, it was surmised, that his spirit might watch the hoard and drive away intruders, but the Frenchman met his fate elsewhere, and his secret, like that of many another miser, perished with him. After taking out the remainder of the stone, they came on several human skeletons. Attention Upstate New York treasure hunters: A stash of Nazi cash is waiting to be collected. I loved it. He had put it in a crock and buried it, and, on his deathbed, where he made his statement, he asked that it might be exhumed and spent for some good purpose. Always carry a compass and map, and know how to use them. On or near the beaches of Dunkirk, New York. In the mud within this circle, he found several French gold and silver coins, one minted in 1537. Hillig, a German immigrant, who moved to Liberty in 1895, was an early aviation enthusiast, according to the Sullivan County Historical Society, and was one of the first to fly across the Atlantic, in 1931. Somebody had accidentally opened it and had removed the treasure. 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While flying from the people whose declaration of independence had already been written in the blood of the kings troops at Concord, the royal governor Wentworth was embarrassed by a wife and a treasure chest. Legend has it that Schultz buried a safe containing what would now be worth upwards of $150 million in gold and silver coins, paper currency, bonds, and jewels in or around the town of Phoenicia in the Catskills which is about 60 miles south of Albany New York. They will be on hand at the spot revealed to them through the vision of a hex layer (a vision that costs them 50 cents) until the night arrives when there are no blue flames. Smuggling alcohol was amazingly lucrative because ordinary men and women became their customers, greatly expanding the business potential. Getting lost in the backcountry can be a terrifying experience, and probably inevitable to some degree for anyone spending enough time in the backcountry. What they are doing with that gold, we will leave to speculation. He should, at that moment, have turned around three times, as his dream directed, but he was so excited that he forgot to. Three of these men were captured, taken to England, and hanged. * Tax evasion trial begins In 1827 a woman who was understood to have the power of seership published a vision to a couple of young blades, who had paid for it, to the effect that hidden under one of the grass-grown wharves was a box of dollars. Two years of wandering, fighting, and carousal ensued before the remnant of the crew returned to Oregon. Part of the fun for people like Kopp, myself, and many others, is the treasure hunt. Murdering a man so high up in law enforcement, and so highly admired, (Dewey was to run for President in 1944 and 1948) was sure to cause much expensive trouble for them as well as Dutch. It was as if the ground had never been disturbed. A hope of finding gold and silver about the premises has been yearly growing fainter. Today this area would be east of the Big Oak Golf Course and Pre-Emption Road. In Washington county Robert Gordon is said to have buried a chest of wealth near Whitehall or at the bottom of Hudson Barge Canal. Though he turned up many a rood of soil and sounded with his spade for bags and chests of gold, he found nothing. However, the country was up in arms, time was important, and as his wearied horses could not go on without a lightening of the burden, he was forced to leave behind either Lady Wentworth or his other riches. Some say that this is but the will-o-the-wisp: the soul of a bad fellow who is doomed to wander in desolate regions because, after dying, Peter would not allow him to enter heaven, and the devil would not let him go into the other place, lest he should make the little devils unmanageable; but he is allowed to carry a light in his wanderings. It should be the first thing you put on in the morning, even before your underwear, and the last thing you take off in the evening. Hit in the spleen, stomach, colon and liver, Dutch lingered in Newark City Hospital while running a 106 degree fever. Strange noises overhead for the wind was high, and the twigs seemed to snicker eerily as they crossed each other-sent thrills along his back from time to time, and he was about to return, half in anger, half in fear, when his spirit visitor emerged from behind the tree and stood before him. In most cases this is an unlikely scenario, unless a kidnapping, sudden blow to the head or a case of sleep walking is involved. If you are fortunate enough to fine a nice sized picker or nugget in your pan then consider yourself lucky, but know that it can and does happen from time to time. So the next time you feel as you might be lost, just remember to stop, drop and roll. It may sound completely stupid, but that might just make it memorable enough that it will come to mind when the need arises. Old Francois Fontenoy, an Indian trader, buried a brass kettle full of gold at Presque Isle, near Detroit, Michigan, that is still in the earth. Dungeon Rock, of Lynn, is the places name ever since. It just means you made a terrifying discovery, as everything around you looks unfamiliar, and you no longer know where you are. Acres of the neighborhood were then dug over by treasure hunters, who found a box of cob dollars and several casks. Then he escaped to Nova Scotia, though he might as well have stayed at home, for the British possessed themselves of Long Island, and his house became a resort for red-coats and loyalists. Compass can be lost (always carry at least 2). In Massachusetts, the Heart of Greylock is the name given to the crater-like recess, a thousand feet deep, in the tallest of the Berkshire peaks. It is said that he anchored at the island after he had stolen a ships treasure. He was either too sorry for his deeds or too mean to do so. Follingsbys Pond, in the Adirondacks, was named for a recluse who occupied a lonely but strongly guarded cabin in the early part of this century. The Isle of the Yellow Sands, in Lake Superior, was supposed by Indians to be made of the dust of gold, but it was protected by vultures that beat back those who approached or tore them to pieces if they insisted on landing. Needless to say, this law has hampered most any serious efforts made to search for gold. Dutch Schultz trusted only his longtime bodyguard, Bernard "Lulu" Rosencrantz, and so no one knows the form or size of the treasure he allegedly buried in the Catskill Mountains, near Phoenicia, NY. There is no doubt buried treasure in New York. Some people were convinced there had to be a map, as these two "city boys" would never be able to find anything in the wilderness without it. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Catch up on all your Adirondacknews, delivered weekly to your inbox, Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project, Local history project takes high-tech approach. As primarily a solo hunter, he always impressed me with how well he knew how to precisely navigate far into the backcountry. The Daily Mail says the assistant was told to turn over the 25 clues to the newspaper 50 years after the hijacking, which he did in December 1992. The battle was for Fort Stanwix which is not the city of Rome, NY. Evidently, though, the treasure is not. Dutch's immediate gang, including Rosenkranz, were cut down with machine guns. Robert Gordon is said to have buried a chest of wealth near Whitehall or at the bottom of Hudson Barge Canal. The Lost Treasure of the Dutch-man On October 23, 1935, a whole team of killers led by Charles "Bug" Workman converged on the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey, where Dutch had fled when Dewey had made him too much of a target in New York City. He attempted, and his pick struck a crock that gave a chink, as of gold. The most obvious take home message about getting lost in the backcountry is Do not panic. This can be easier said than done sometimes. One of the mines containing lead and silver, 18 miles southwest of Galena, was worked by seven men who could not agree on a division of the yield. It is buried around miles from Geneva. Breathing becomes labored as if just summiting a faraway peak. In every direction, a river stymied my progress, as if I somehow found myself on an island. The Germans were planning on blowing up the railroad trestle in Liberty, and were carrying a large sum of cash. However, using the knowledge that we have about glacial gold and how glaciers have deposited gold all throughout the Upper Midwest and northeastern U.S., we can speculate that nearly any area that was covered by glaciers at one time could potentially contains some gold. Every rock, tree, bird and chipmunk looks threatening. For 30 years, this task was carried on, both father and son dying without gaining any practical result other than discovering an ancient scabbard in a rift. He would always pay in gold coins. I became convinced that anyone new at the skill, with the right attitude and proper planning, should not fear becoming lost. The DEC had been slowly culling the number of lean-tos in the high peaks through the 1970's and early 80's as hiker volume increased. The spirit of the defrauded and murdered captain had claimed him, the medium explained. But I let logic prevail to counter the feeling and reminded myself of my direction path and time as I increasingly observed my surroundings for clues. This story states that a wealthy recluse who had an estate near Hicksville, NY on Long Island buried many caches of gold and silver coins amounting to $750,000. A large amount of treasure is thought to be buried at or near Switzer Hill. It was the famous downfall of Al Capone, after all. amzn_assoc_linkid = "cbde75136108817cd7f3a02391231015"; But the rewards are great. In Sullivan county A large amount of Tory treasure in concealed in a cave in the Shawanjunk Mountains near Summitville.A cache known as Faquer Treasure consisting of $50,000 in gold coins is buried near Bethel. At first glance, this charming Adirondack town seems an unlikely site for world-wide attention during the trial of a famous gangster. In the end, it turned out I journeyed out onto a peninsula, and after keeping my head and returning to the downed tree, I found my way back along the old trail and I safely returned home no worse for the situation. A farmer named Belknap dreamed several times of a buried treasure at this point, and he was told, in his vision, that if he would dig there at midnight, he could make it his own. With Canada still making liquor legally and New York City being full of people who wanted it, the roads of the Adirondacks became favorites of smugglers. No commercial gold mining operations would ever consider searching for gold in New York as long as this law is in place. Lord Amherts buried $100,000 in gold coins on Treasure island during the Revolution. The ship was carrying copper, zinc ingots, barrels of flour and rumors surfaced that she was also carrying $191,000 in gold and silver coins at the time of her sinking. This tiny island got its name because legend has it that Lord Jeffrey Amherst a British Army Officer during the Revolutionary War had buried $100,000 worth of coins somewhere on this island. Change). Pirates are believed to have buried numerous treasures here. A month. Many years ago, in my earlier years as a trail hiker, I once found myself lost while hiking back from the Five Ponds after taking an old side trail near the Oswegatchie River. Contrast that to bushwhacking when knowledge of direction, terrain, and time are constantly on your mind every step of the way. In the end, the jury deliberated for only one day. The law states that any gold discovered may not be kept. He is also the creator of the blog Bushwhacking Fool where he details his bushwhacking adventures. (LogOut/ Caverns have frequently been used as hiding places for things of more or less value generally less. Then, as they were shoveling back the earth, he shot them dead, all three, and buried them, one on each barrel. Author's Note: This piece was actually one I originally submitted and had declined by Adirondack Life Magazine.It was recently published in The Adirondack Almanack's August 22, 2021 online edition.. However, before he had come to the end of the narrative, the visitor burst into a roar of laughter and confessed that he had personated the supernatural visitant, having wagered a dozen bottles of wine with the landlord of the Boars Head that he could get the better of Mike Wild. In about 1800, the supposed hiding place was examined closely, and excavations were made, but, as before, nothing rewarded the search. Although getting lost at least a couple times is probably inevitable during a hiking career, and potentially a good thing, there are steps that can be taken to minimize the number of incidents. A tree of unknown age the Old Elm stood on Boston Common until the late 19th century. Colden by a defecting British officer.The Lost Warren silver mine is located somewhere in the Adirondack mountains.GT- Derrick, 12 1/2 miles due W of Lake ClearGT Ampersand, 1 1/2 miles SW of Saranac LakeGT Coreys, 8 miles E of Tupper LakeMonroe county The E.A. He tipped in $100 bills and bought "secret" rounds of drinks at local gathering spots. It was believed that much of the plunder was buried in the clay near the waters edge. Unfortunately, our natural physical reactions are not always the best course of action. Digging Deeper: Lost Treasures of New Jersey. The steamer Dean Richmond sank in Oct. 1893 a few miles NE of Dunkirk with $191,000 of gold bullion aboard. All the physical indications are there, the racing heart, the profuse sweating, the difficulty breathing, and the sense of impending doom. Being lost in the backcountry usually means not knowing ones whereabouts. A wreck lay rotting here for many years, and it was said to be the skeleton of a ship that these fellows had beached by false beacons. The Butlerbury Mansion was built by Lt. Walter Butler and served as his son Walter Butler and his Grandson John Butlers home from the time of 1742 to when they both fled to Canada during the Revolutionary War. Thank of the Facebook and smart phone apps! This story states that a wealthy recluse who had an estate near Hicksville, NY on Long Island buried many caches of gold and silver coins amounting to $750,000. The contents of the latter, though rich and old, were not solid, and when diffused through the systems of several Long Islanders, imparted to them a spirituous and patriotic glow for in thus destroying the secreted stores of a royalist were they not asserting the triumph of democratic principles? My own grandfather-in-law owned a service station during the Depression. In 1960 when bulldozing the area a man found $89,000 worth of coins which presumably are part of that treasure. After continuing in this fashion until reaching a large downed tree, I found myself not sure of the way forward or how to get back whence I came. Many Phoenician residents and business owners would find people with shovels and, in one case, a backhoe, sneaking around their property and leaving holes everywhere. Although the Dome as we know it today is a relatively recent development, having emerged about 5 million years ago, it is made of ancient rocks more than a 1,000 million years old. More photos. While learning these skills, dont cheat with a GPS. Nonetheless, it is currently the law of the land in New York State. Hillig reported the hijacking to the government, but never mentioned the money. The first Loomis Joseph Loomis immigrate to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 1600s. To find the coin, Hillig is said to have left 25 clues behind to help locate it. The Butlers never came back and lived the rest of their lives in the Niagara region of Ontario Canada. While throwing out these fragments, one of the party fell dead. When things go bad, they go bad all at once. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; The combination of bucolic small town and big city gangster was like catnip to the journalists of the era. Dutch Schultz's legal team kept the theories coming. On October 23, 1935, a whole team of killers led by Charles "Bug" Workman converged on the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey, where Dutch had fled when Dewey had made him too much of a target in New York City. Photo: Forest near the Middle Branch of the Oswegatchie River, forest south of Lower South Pond and the edge of the carpet spruce swamp north of the Middle Branch of the Oswegatchie River by Dan Crane. Spend some time off trail in the dark it will help you feel comfortable with being in the woods. Imagine, 1938: Near the end of The Great Depression in the Adirondack High Peaks. 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