Hidden Treasure in Georgia - Eight Areas to Search

Georgia has been known to have pirate, hiddenLouis Railroad tracks. The hidden treasure is
treasures. However, stories other than piratesuppose to be buried in a hollow, near a spring, on
treasures have been passed down through thethe Cobb County side of the Chattahoochee
years. Many tales of Spanish hoards, lost mines,River, not far from the old Marietta Road, near
and stolen loot have also been documented.Marietta. Mulberry Grove Plantation St. Simon's
Here are eight places to search for lost treasuresIsland is located in Camden County. It was used
in Georgia.by the Spaniards prior to 1736. Silver coins from
The Brock Homesite is located approximately fourthat era have been found along the southern
miles northeast of Clermont. This old familybeach.
homesite has been rumored to contain a buriedTybee Island is located at the mouth of the
treasure consisting of gold coins from the CivilSavannah River, off U.S. 80. Many pirates
War days.frequented this island. There are legends that vast
The Jefferson Davis Treasure is worthamounts of treasures are buried there. Old coins
approximately 10 million dollars in gold bullion.have been found along the beach.
Somewhere throughout Washington, this treasureFace Mountain is located in Whitfield County. This
was buried by Jefferson Davis followers to keeparea was heavily mined for gold. Somewhere on
the gold from getting into the hands of thethe mountain is a cache of buried, gold bullion that
Yankees.was stolen from the miners, it was then reburied.
Jekyll Island is located in Brunswick County andIt is important that you always ask for permission
rumors of Spanish buried treasures surround thiswhen entering private property. If you are going
area.on to State or Federal Land, in search for lost
The Railroad Treasure is worth approximatelytreasure, be sure to check with your State laws
$100,000 in gold coins. There is a story of theabout any digging.
treasure being buried three hundred yardsGood luck in your search for hidden treasure.
northeast of the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St.© Frank W.