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Baylor Massacre This is an area where the British massacred a large number of Americans in 1778. It is located on the Hackensack River, on rte 53, between rtes 116, and 90. The British destroyed many homes and farms in this area. Get permission to search around, you may find some old and interesting artifacts. Bound Brook Located on the Raritan River. In 1777, British troops, and Patriots, fought here. Large amounts of military goods from both sides were buried somewhere in the area. Hopewell Located on rte 518, in Mercer Cty. In 1778, British troops were guarding a wagon carrying more than 100,000 pounds, of gold and silver coins. The troops were attackedby Patriots, all of the British were killed. The Patriots buried the money, and then were attacked by British reinforcements, they were also killed. Now the treasure remains hidden. Sandy Hook Located at New York's Lower Bay. Throughout the centuries, hundreds of ships were wrecked here. Millions of dollars of treasures and artifacts were thrown up onto the beaches. Cape May Located at the southern tip of the State. This was another area where treasure laden ships wrecked just of the beaches. Treasures and artifacts wash up on to the beaches yearly. Little and Big Egg Harbor Located north of Atlantic City. Gold and silver coins have been located on the beaches. Most likely
from the many Spanish ship wrecks during past centuries.
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