22- Uncovering the Lost Gold of Big Bend

04/15/24 • 28 min

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I’ve discovered the secrets that are hidden in the Big Bend region, where legends and folklore surround the lost gold mines of this remote land. From daring outlaws and brave pioneers to vanished miners and cursed expeditions, this podcast episode explores the intriguing quest to uncover one of the most elusive gold mines in Texas history.

Big Bend National Park Link
References:
John Jameson, “Big Bend National Park,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed April 13, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/big-bend-national-park.

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Kathy Alexander, “The Lost Bill Kelley Mine” Legends of America, accessed April 12, 2024, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bill-kelley-mine/

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Kathy Alexander, “The Lost Bill Kelley Mine” Legends of America, accessed April 12, 2024, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bill-kelley-mine/

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References

Mrs. Willard E. Simpson, Jr., “Fiesta San Antonio,” Handbook of Texas Online , accessed April 13, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fiesta-san-antonio.

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