Buried Treasure In Kansas

Buried treasure in Kansas do exist. I have listed a few areas that have been rumored to hold treasures. However, I cannot promise that this information is completely accurate. As treasure tales go, because they have been passed down through many years, certain elements of the lost treasure story may have been altered, either intentionally or otherwise.

This information should be researched through other means as well. Never rely on one piece of information about a treasure story you are researching. Use multiple research tools.

A good place to start is on the Internet. Also check with the historical societies of the areas you will be searching in.

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Good luck! And have fun in your search for buried treasure in Kansas.

Near Marysville, on the Blue River, is a treasure of gold dust that was concealed in two buckskin bags. The gold was removed from California gold fields by two miners. The miners on their return from California were killed by Indians shortly after the buried their cache.

The Harris Creek, near the old G.W. Potts farm, near Oneida, holds approximately twenty pounds of gold nuggets. The gold was lost in the 1860’s by a California prospector as he was trying to cross the creek. Unfortunately the miner drowned.

The campus of the University of Kansas, supposedly holds an army payroill treasure consisting of $195,000 in gold and silver. The treasure was buried quickly by four US Army soldiers who were being chased by outlaws. Just one of the soldiers survived the attack. The soldier told authorities that he knew where the general area of the payroll was hidden, but because of heavy rains that washed out the area, they were unable to locate the cache.

An abandoned well near Richmond, supposedly holds a treasure of approximately $85,000 in gold coins. The treasure was cached their by a prospector returning from California. Soon after telling his wife, the prospector was killed. The wife never located the treasure.

Anytime you are going on to private property be sure to ask for permission. If you are venturing on to State or Federal lands you should know the laws of that State.

Visit here for more information on State laws regarding relic hunting, treasure hunting, and artifacts.

Buried treasure in Kansas may be located in ghost towns.