Most People Don't Know These 7 Treasures Are Hiding In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Updated on December 13, 2022(Originally published December 07, 2022)
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
TeXas marks the spot! Get it? Okay, that was a really bad joke. Anyway, buried treasure isn’t just something fictional. It really exists, and due to our rich history with Spanish and Mexican invasions, it makes sense that there would be a lot hidden here. Nobody knows for sure if all of these legends are true, but they’re interesting to read about nonetheless. Some of them do have people who can corroborate the stories. Here are seven stories of supposed buried lost treasure in Texas. They just might inspire you to become a treasure hunter and find some real adventure out there! Maybe we’ll be writing about you and your discoveries in the future. No matter where you are in the state, you’re bound to be able to search for some tempting hidden loot. If you prefer to read about the explorations of others instead, we have you covered.
I’m ready to break out my metal detector! What about you? Have you ever heard of any of these stories about mysterious lost treasure in Texas? Do you think you could find them? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
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