Treasure Hunting in Indiana - Read or Post a Message / Question Indiana Metal Detecting Clubs - On Lost Treasure Online©!
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GOLD Gold was first discovered in 1850 in riverbeds in Morgan, Jackson, Brown, and Green Counties, as well as several "intermediate points" between. Since then, nuggets as large as 2.5 ounces have been discovered near Martinsville in Morgan County and Bloomington in Monroe County. Placer Deposits A placer deposit is a concentration of a natural material that has accumulated in unconsolidated sediments of a stream bed, beach, or residual deposit. Gold derived by weathering or other process from lode deposits is likely to accumulate in placer deposits because of its weight and resistance to corrosion. In addition, its characteristically sun-yellow color makes it easily and quickly recognizable even in very small quantities. The gold pan or miner's pan is a shallow sheet-iron vessel with sloping sides and flat bottom used to wash gold-bearing gravel or other material containing heavy minerals. The process of washing material in a pan, referred to as "panning," is the simplest, most commonly used, and least expensive method for a prospector to separate gold from the silt, sand, and gravel of the stream deposits. It is a tedious, back-breaking job and only with practice does one become proficient in the operation. Thankfully, technology finally caught up with our gold fever and brought us metal detectors! Morgan and Brown counties appear to have the most abundant gold occurrences. Other counties where gold has been found include Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clinton, Deerborn, Ohio, Franklin, Gibson, Greene, Harrison, Henry, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Owen, Pike, Putnam, and Warren. As always, ask for permission before detecting or panning on private property. There are several places you can pan and metal detect in public access areas. Contact the local Local Forest Ranger for more information including maps, regulations, and mineral rights on National Forest Lands. Other good possibilities are BLM or state controlled land. Note that panning is not authorized in some state parks. RELICS, COINS, & JEWELRY Indiana offers many incredible opportunities. If this is your interest, here's a few ideas to get you started:
LOST TREASURE As in other areas of the US, there are
several tales of lost treasure in Indiana concerning caches buried for safety. In many of these
stories, people either died or forgot where they buried the stash.
Contributing factors include: 2. Distrust of banks during the Great Depression.
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References to Find More Treasure in Indiana
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Information posted is from various United States Geologic Service (USGS)
material and the Gold Prospectors Association of America ( GPAA) Mining
Guide. The GPAA is a professional, family oriented organization
that's been around for awhile and they'll treat you right. There's
many more areas to find gold than what's listed above. If you are
serious about finding gold, we recommend that you check out your local
club to learn the proper techniques and some good spots to hunt from the
pros. The only alternative is to spend a whole lot of money on gas
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