Oregon has hidden treasure that consists of outlaw caches, gold and silver mines, personal buried treasures, and lost treasures in ghost towns.
However, before you decide to start looking for these treasures there are two things you need to do. The first is to do more research about the treasure, and the second is to get a metal detector if you do not already own one.
Research is important to locating any hidden treasure. Although it is true that treasures have been found by pure luck, those are rare incident indeed. No professional treasure hunter would ever attempt searching for lost treasure without doing as much research as possible. The stories in this article have just basic information about a few lost treasures in Oregon, but you need to do more research. Check with the local historical societies for more information, and search the Internet. These two areas are a good start for your research.
If you do not own a metal detector, you should purchase one, and do not spend a lot of money. You can buy a good detector new, for between 0 and 0. You do not need a high end detector that has more controls than a Boeing 747. The more expensive models are for the more advanced hobbyist. Buy an inexpensive detector, read the owners manual, and practice using it. You will find just enough goodies with the less expensive models as many of the individuals who use the higher end detectors .
Here are seven places to begin your search for lost treasures in Oregon.
Althouse – Althouse is a ghost town located on County route 46 halfway between Cave Junction and the Oregon Caves National Monument. These old towns still have many relics waiting to be found. Also, there have been treasures, large and small, located by treasure hunters.
Auburn – Auburn is another ghost town located on the Powder River, approximately nine miles southwest of Baker, on route 80. Auburn was founded in 1861. It was a gold mining town that later became the county seat. Somewhere near the Chinese cemetery, a Chinese merchant buried four hundred pounds of gold.
Auroria – Auroria is a ghost town located on the other side of the creek from present day Auroria. I heard that a treasure hunter located a large cache in a ghost town near Auroria. Apparently he just stumbled upon it.
Granite – Granite is a ghost town located on Granite Creek, approximately forty miles west of Baker. Granite was founded in 1862, and was called Independence. It served as a gold mining center. Many old relics, and possible treasures buried by past residents may still be there.
Skelton Mountain – Located on route 5 in Jackson county. Apparently, an outlaw confessed to burying a payroll of ,000 in gold coins. He took the coins from a stagecoach. The treasure is buried approximately twenty miles east of Glendale on Skelton Mountain.
The Graveyard of Ships – Located between Fort Stephens, at the northwest corner of the State, and Tillamook Bay, and approximately fifty miles to the south of this area. There are more than two hundred shipwrecks of this coast. Along the beaches are found many old relics and coins that have been washed up
from these wrecks.
Sexton Mountain Pass – Somewhere near the Sexton Mountain Pass, on the Rogue River, approximately ten miles northwest of Grants Pass, is a treasure of gold bullion. Apparently, during the 1850′s, Indians tossed loads of the gold bullion into a gully. The Indians took the bullion from a band of outlaw Indians who raided mining camps.
It is important that you always ask for permission when entering private property. If you are going on to State or Federal Land, in search for lost treasure, be sure to check with your State laws about any digging.
Good luck in your search for hidden treasure.
© Frank W. Pandozzi
Frank W. Pandozzi is a treasure hunter, author, TV Producer, and host of Exploring History’s Treasures TV series. He began his treasure hunting days thirty-five years ago. To learn more about Frank, please visit him at his website http://www.metal-detecting-ghost-towns-of-the-east.com
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