Was the lost Confederate gold ever found?

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Treasure hunters who say they found fabled Civil War-era gold in Pennsylvania sue Justice Department for records on FBI’s dig – CBS News.

Where is Mosby’s treasure?

Even though Mosby told his men to bury the sack of treasure in the woods, when he sent them back to retrieve it, they were captured. Mosby never went back to retrieve the treasure and didn’t tell anyone else the exact location of the burlap sack buried somewhere in the woods of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Was Danville VA the capital of the Confederacy?

Danville was capital of the Confederacy for several days, just before Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 10, 1865. Reb prez Jefferson Davis stayed in the Sutherlin Mansion, now an arts and history museum, and his last cabinet meeting was held here.

Can you keep Confederate gold?

In the U.S., laws vary by state, but the general conclusion is that going treasure hunting is often a waste of time because you likely can’t keep it. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 states that any “archaeological resources” found on the land of the state belong to the government.

Where can I metal detect in Virginia?

7 Best Places to Metal Detect in Virginia [Maps, Laws and More]

Bear Creek Lake State Park – Nestled In Virginia’s Woods.
Holliday Lake State Park – Forests And Nature.
Hungry Mother State Park – Western Virginia’s Best Kept Secret.
Twin Lakes State Park – A Premiere Central VA Park.

Where can I find buried gold?

8 Places to Find Real Buried Treasure

of 8. Crater of Diamonds State Park (Arkansas) Doug Wertman / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0.
of 8. Bedford, Virginia.
of 8. Jade Cove (California)
of 8. Auburn, California.
of 8. Ozark Hills (Missouri)
of 8. Amelia Island (Florida)
of 8. Pahrump, Nevada.
of 8. Catskill Mountains (New York)

What treasures are still missing?

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The Amber Room.
Sarcophagus of Menkaure.
Ark of the Covenant.
Honjo Masamune sword.
Lost Library of the Moscow Tsars.
Crown jewels of Ireland.
Sappho’s lost poems.
Dead bishop’s treasure.

Is the Confederate White House still standing?

The White House of the Confederacy remains open for public tours as part of the visitor experience at the American Civil War Museum.

Do you need a permit to metal detect in Virginia?

Do I need a permit to metal detect in Virginia? DHR commonly receives calls and emails asking about permits for metal detecting in Virginia. Contrary to what some websites for hobby detectorists have posted, there is no general permitting process for metal detecting in Virginia.

Do you need license to metal detect?

Do you need a license to use a metal detector? No, the Home Office scrapped licenses in 1980. However it is now required on some beaches that a permit be obtained.

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Was the lost Confederate gold ever found?