In 1760 a French Commander is said to have surrendered the Fort there to the British but before doing so he buried a treasure there worth between $10,000 to $100,000 on the Island. Unfortunately, our natural physical reactions are not always the best course of action. Email them to us and you and your club will receive full credit! So who knows Clairieuxs treasure might still be buried somewhere in the nature preserve. Compiled and edited by Kathy Alexander/Legends of America, updated January 2023. A panic attack? The owner of an estate on Lloyds Neck, Long Island, had more wealth than he thought it was safe or easy to transport when he found the colonies rising against Britain in 1775, and flight was imperative, for he was known by his neighbors to be a Tory. So it was a bit of ironic justice when Dutch Schultz's second tax evasion trial was moved to Malone. The heart quickens in the chest, the echo of the frequent beats drowning out the surrounding natural sounds. One day in 1841, a Spanish ship put in for water off the spot where Columbia City, Oregon, now stands. They have a whole building dedicated to the artifacts and history of New York City. What choice do you have but panic, right? 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. My own grandfather-in-law owned a service station during the Depression. The Dutch farmers of the vicinity will dig for it, all the same, for it is said that the watch of evil spirits will be given over at midnight, but they do not know of what date. Naturally, because of the currently laws in the state, there have been relatively few publicized reports of gold discoveries in New York. In every direction, a river stymied my progress, as if I somehow found myself on an island. Now they heard deep growls, and a giant dog peered at them from the pit mouth; red eyes flashed at them from the darkness; a wild goose, with eyes of blazing green, hovered and screamed above them. They are so intricate, and most would argue there is no comparable place to this beautiful forest preserve. In fact, miners have shown us several grams of nice bright gold dust and pickers that were recovered from their own little secret spot somewhere in Upstate New York. The courtroom, and the crowds outside, cheered and applauded. A Spanish galleon, the Saints Joseph and Helena, making it from Havana to Cadiz in 1753, was carried from her course by adverse winds and tossed against a reef near New London, Connecticut, receiving injuries that compelled her to run into that port for repairs. Something had been removed, for the mold of a large box was visible at the bottom of a pit. 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. One of the eight treasures of the Sasanian king Khosrow II. A hope of finding gold and silver about the premises has been yearly growing fainter. On the other hand, a competent bushwhacker is almost continuously focused on their location, and by their very nature much more skilled with route finding. They ended up losing their farm in 1866 because of tax evasion. In no circumstances should you be without your compass in the backcountry. The Germans were planning on blowing up the railroad trestle in Liberty, and were carrying a large sum of cash. Although no gold and silver coins were found on the wreck itself doesnt mean they could have been lost on or near the beaches of Dunkirk, New York. 6 of 41 7 of 41 Adirondac, Newcomb, NY. Dan Crane writes regularly about bushwhacking and backcountry camping, including providing insights on equipment and his observations as a veteran backcountry explorer. His motive for the crime may have been a fear that the slaves would aid the Americans in the approaching struggle or that they might return and dig up the wealth or reveal the hiding place to the kings enemies. As far as recreational gold prospecting is concerned, there are a few things to consider. I always remember the old fire safety technique taught in school whenever I find myself feeling the initial panic of finding myself momentarily displaced. The Lost Dutch Silver Mine is located somewhere in the Catskill Mountains. The terms getting lost or being lost have a notion of finality that has always bothered me. That was the end of their illegal activities. Gordon was trying to make it to the British line but was killed by the Patriots before he made it. (LogOut/ Bear Mountain Forts. In 1942, his plane was hijacked by two German saboteurs during a flight. Legend. He would always pay in gold coins. While throwing out these fragments, one of the party fell dead. As you know Dan, in many places it can be hard to lift ones foot, move through the brush, avoid a boulder, or climb over a downed tree. And it would last for decades. This does not mean roll around in leaf litter and have a good laugh, although that might help. This setback infuriated New York Special Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey, with implications no one could foresee at the time. Dans discription of what one may go through was good. She had a rough crew on board, and it had been necessary for her officers to watch the men closely from when the latter discovered that she was carrying a costly cargo. Getting lost is much easier for traditional hikers, since any straying from the trail is a prime opportunity to get into trouble. It happened right here in the North Country. But declaring income from illegal activities was something they were understandably reluctant to do. The geology found throughout New York is not consistent with most of New England and parts of Pennsylvania, in that there is very little likelihood of finding any gold sources that come from lode deposits. The Lost Warren silver mine is located somewhere in the Adirondack mountains. The subway's life ran from 1927 to June 30, 1956. He is also life-long naturalist with a Master of Science in Ecology from SUNY ESF and 10+ seasons working as a field biologist, five inside the Blue Line. Somewhere in the Montezuma swamp in Seneca County, there might be a treasure buried worth $40,000. 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. Not only is it large in acreage, mostly trail-less, with numerous glacial features, a lot of water, beaver meadows, old flows, and old growth, it has what Colvin described as the forest on the floor, the decades of dead and down trees and the new plant life that emerges from that environment. He buried $400,000 in gold and silver coins close by his cabin. But it can the beginning of your own treasure hunt and maybe you will find one of these lost treasures in New York State. They refused permission, and Dutch erupted with his well-known temper, declaring he was going to do it anyway. And it's in a safety deposit box at a bank in the town of Liberty. Wash it down with some water. Funny you mention the stop,drop and roll, i was thinking that when i atarted reading the article, it makes good sense. 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. In 1776, while a Tory a colonist who was loyal to the British named Robert Gordon was fleeing from the Patriot troops is said to have buried a treasure worth $75,000 in a marshy area called The Haven which is on the Poultney River about a mile from Whitehall NY. In the 1930s, several hundred French coins were discovered on or the beach near North Wolcott. In the early colonial days, Grand Island, in Niagara River, was the home of a Frenchman, Clairieux, an exile or refugee attended by a negro servant. Afterward, an empty vault was found where he said it would be. It occurred at the southern tip of Lake Champlain, near Whitehall, already the site of many historic lake-related treasures. if (window.addEventListener){ window.addEventListener("message", function(event) { if(event.data.length >= 22) { if( event.data.substr(0, 22) == "__MM-LOCATION.REDIRECT") location = event.data.substr(22); } }, false); } else if (window.attachEvent){ window.attachEvent("message", function(event) { if( event.data.length >= 22) { if ( event.data.substr(0, 22) == "__MM-LOCATION.REDIRECT") location = event.data.substr(22); } }, false); }. The steamer Dean Richmond sank in Oct. 1893 a few miles NE of Dunkirk with $191,000 of gold bullion aboard. On Tea Island, Lake George, New York, the buried treasures of Lord Abercrombie have remained successfully hidden until this day. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. At first glance, this charming Adirondack town seems an unlikely site for world-wide attention during the trial of a famous gangster. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Certain promoters of these schemes have enjoyed salaries as officers in the stock companies organized for their furtherance, and they have seen the only tangible results from such enterprises. In Shandaken Valley, in the Catskills of New York, it was affirmed that a party of British officers buried money somewhere when they were beset by the farmers and hunters of that region and never got it out of the earth again. Why anyone would ever come up with a rule like this is unknown, and even more bewildering is how it managed to stay on the books for over 230 years is hard to comprehend. While learning these skills, dont cheat with a GPS. We know for certain that the same glacial deposits that are responsible for gold deposits all throughout the Midwest and Northeast have also left gold scattered all throughout New York State. You are just confused. 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. Today it is an abandoned labyrinth of graffiti-covered walls, dramatic architectural flourishes, pools of water and abandoned rails. I cannot!'". Just before the death of Jones, which occurred here in an orderly manner, a crow, so big that everybody believed it to be a demon, flew in at the window and hovered over the bed of the dying man until he had drawn his last breath, when, with a triumphant cry, it flew through the west end of the house. The 4,340-foot, Allen Mountain is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. And do not expect to be found, ever. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Nothing daunted; he set down his lantern and began to dig. 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. (When you tripped and broke your ankle you also smashed your emergency beacon.) 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. Today this area would be east of the Big Oak Golf Course and Pre-Emption Road. Unidentified British payroll ship sank near S end of Wolf island $30,000 on board. On the banks of the Cumberland River in Tennesseeis a height where a searcher for gold was seized by invisible defenders and hurled to the bottom of the cliff, receiving mortal injuries. Two years of wandering, fighting, and carousal ensued before the remnant of the crew returned to Oregon. 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. In New York's Adirondacks Mountains, a wave of hotels and resorts is recapturing the rustic glamour of the region's 19th . (LogOut/ Legend says that a local man, Otto Hillig, arranged to have the treasure hidden after coming into possession of it after stealing it from a German spies in 1942. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You are lost. With that said, there are quite a few active gold prospectors in the State of New York, and we have a hunch that they are successfully finding a little bit of glacial gold. The Spaniards were said to have entombed $300,000 in gold near Natchez, Mississippi. Fleeing from you initial position can simply lead to getting even farther away from your last known position, which can get you REALLY lost, plus uselessly depleting any energy reserves that just might come in handy while trying to stay warm under a tree. His first was legally tangled enough to require a retrial, on charges of tax evasion over his rumored income of a "couple of million dollars." But the hotel keepers and three-card-monte men are not waiting for that discovery to grow rich. 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. The heiress of the house of Marble alone reaped benefit from their labors, for resuming, on a petty scale, the levies of the first dwellers in the rock she boldly placarded the entrance to the workings Ye who enter here leave 25 cents behind.. She could see, however, that the dollars were packed edgewise. Some very early reports from early settlers in the state indicated that they did in fact find a bit of gold, but the concentrations were so small that it did not warrant any significant interest and locations were not well documented. Close by, other coins of a later date were found. Legends, Ghosts, Myths and Mysteries Main Page, Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. 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. The Haven is on the Poultney River about a mile from Whitehall NY. Gardiner Island is now private property and there is supposedly a place on the island called Kidd Valley that contains some mysterious symbols on the rocks there that might be a treasure map of sorts. 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. Win a fun getaway! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Plus skills , I agree. 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. Though the witch had promised them safety, nothing appeared to ward off the fantastic shapes that began to crowd about them. Human bones have been found here, too, but they are thought to be those of soldiers that entered the cave in pursuit of an Indian chief who had defied the State in the 1840s. 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. Spaniards worked the mines in the Ozark Hills of Missouri in the late 17th century. The man who had supervised its burial was present until the mutineers returned to their boats when it was discovered that he was mysteriously missing. With the aid of a crystal pebble, she received this really valuable information, but the pebble was not clear enough to reveal the exact place of the box. Nothing should look too familiar, if it does you are not bushwhacking. It just means you made a terrifying discovery, as everything around you looks unfamiliar, and you no longer know where you are. Mike could endure no more. The stream is also known as Spectre Brook, for late wandering hunters and scouting soldiers, seeing the forgers moving to and fro about their furnaces, took them for ghosts. We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors, as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations. Conclusion Lost Treasures of New York State, $150 million ingoldand silver coins, paper currency, bonds, and jewels, Phoenicia in the Catskills which is about 60 miles south of Albany New York, The Mansion is located near Fonda, NY on Switzer Hill overlooking the Mohawk River. Fishers Island is said to have been a hot spot for pirates back in the day. This is often the most difficult step, especially these days since we live in a culture where always doing something is the norm. Panic is a typical reaction when suddenly finding oneself in totally unfamiliar surroundings, often followed by frantic wandering about, suggesting the reaction of a chicken after an encounter with an axe. Other prominent gangsters decided Dutch had caused enough trouble. Being lost in the backcountry usually means not knowing ones whereabouts. Ghost town(GT) Elberta, on RR, 2 1/2 miles NE of Ransomville.GT Wilson Station, on RR, 2 miles SE of Wilson.GT Pendleton Center, 4 miles NW of Millersport. Just dont take this to mean that gold cant be found. Digging Deeper: Lost Treasures of Massachusetts. A man to whom the secret had descended offered to reveal it, but his offer was laughed at as he was a prisoner. The opportunities in crime were far more abundant and lucrative, and so when he was paroled out of prison in 1920, he began working in for various trucking companies. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. It was believed that much of the plunder was buried in the clay near the waters edge. . The clay bluffs at Pottery Beach, Brooklyn, New York, were pierced with artificial caves where lawless men found shelter in the unsettled first years of the republic. 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. 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. When you think you might be lost, doing nothing but thinking may just make the difference between getting where you want to go and spending the night curled up under a log with toads crawling up your pants. Dutch Schultz one time gangster during the prohibition era of the twenties made his money by making and selling some of the worst tasting booze in New York State. With global positioning units, personal locator beacons and satellite phones, anyone with the monetary resources and the wherewithal can easily find their position at just the push of a button or two. Wrong. 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. 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. The Monarch wrecked off Toronto Canada with 250 ton cargo in 1856. On Crown Point, Lake Champlain, Vermont, is the ruin of a fort erected by Lord Amherst above the site of a French work thrown up in 1731 to guard a now-vanished capital of 1500 people. For years the populace kept watch of all strangers that came to town and shadowed them if they went to the woods, but without result. By using this site you consent to the use of these cookies by various third-party partners such as Google and other advertisers. The verdict? He tipped in $100 bills and bought "secret" rounds of drinks at local gathering spots. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Shortly after, in eighth grade, he had left school to earn money. For all this, the old tree bore, for many years, an evil reputation. Coney Island, New York, is declared to have been used by a band of pirates as the first national sandbank, and, as these rascals were caught and swung off with short shrift, they do say that the plunder is still to be had by the man who finds it. Outside Warsaw about two miles west, other early residents buried $45,000 in gold coins on the Rogers farm. In all probability they will commend you. Contributors include veteran local writers, historians, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts from around the Adirondack region. Even if you dont have a compass it is easy to tell what direction is what during the day. Many treasure hunters have been searching for that treasure for years to no avail. One day some hunters in the area found Clairieuxs home burned to the ground with the body of Julius Caesar lying next to it. The seven cities of Cibola that Coronado and other Spanish adventurers sought in the vast deserts of the Southwest were pueblos. 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. 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. Witches guard it, and although it has been seen, no one has been able to lay hands on it. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Caverns have frequently been used as hiding places for things of more or less value generally less. A payroll chest that was intended for soldiers of the Revolutionary War was forced ashore in Chaumont Bay. 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. The Butlers were Tori raiders Loyalists to the British Crown a much-hated pair in the area. The Dakotah sank in Lake Erie off Angola shore carrying $500,000 of copper and $50,000 in cash. The frown of the gold monster grew more awful, the stare of his eye in the starlight more unbearable, and he was crouching and creeping as if for a spring. Breathing becomes labored as if just summiting a faraway peak. In most cases this is an unlikely scenario, unless a kidnapping, sudden blow to the head or a case of sleep walking is involved. Three of these men were captured, taken to England, and hanged. Smuggling alcohol was amazingly lucrative because ordinary men and women became their customers, greatly expanding the business potential. This applies whether the mineral is discovered on public land or even if it is found on private property in your own back yard. i have never been lost but often think of how i would react once i found myself in that situation. 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. Listen to these voices that have ties to Upstate New York. And do not forget to take it with you when taking an emergency midnight dump too. There is no lost. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc, or its affiliates. Lord Amherts buried $100,000 in gold coins on Treasure island during the Revolution. Nope. 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. Indians were troublesome, likewise, so it was thought best to put most of the goods into the ground, and this was done on the tract known as Hez Copiers farm. This tale is excerpted from these excellent works, which are now in the public domain. Pirate Booty in New York As the great Terry Perkins has said, to bushwack through Five Ponds, one needs to have the right attitude. A pleasant hike in the Adirondack backcountry suddenly turns into a disaster. Aliens? While Dutch Schultz was known as a gangster who actually scared other gangsters, the heinous crime he was being tried for in this case was tax evasion. 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