Tag: gold
Unsuccessful gold miner prepared for his demise
Mining for gold left many men and their families in extreme poverty. The following report from out of California, 1922, tells of a man who…
5 Accounts of Gold Coins Found in Gardens and Yards
Gold coins found in gardens and yards? The next time you’re outside your house digging around, keep these gold-finding reports in mind. 1. Finds Old…
5 Accounts of Where People Hid Gold Inside Their homes
If you live in an old house, there could very well be some hidden treasures on the property. In today’s article, we are going to…
Man Who Spent 55 Years Collecting $10,000 of Gold Dust Told to Eff Off
An Oregon man spent 55 years of his life wandering and collecting gold dust. In 1913, after he finally gathered $10,000 worth of dust, he…
King Dorado’s Land Located – El Dorado 1900
The following article announcing the discovery of El Dorado back in 1900 provides us with the interesting backstory of the myth behind the fabled kingdom…
Lost Gold Mine in Southwestern Arizona
There are innumerable tales of lost treasures and lost gold mines in the United States and in numerous other countries. During the times of the…
Lost Gold Treasure in Florida
Old timers tell a lot of tales of lost treasures and hidden gold. When I was growing up, the old lady who used to live…
Gold Mining Town of Mace Idaho
The lure of gold used to be a strong one, especially during a time when there weren’t many jobs available and most people could not…
