Along the banks of the Wabash
River, a large amount of money was hidden by a racketeer during
the prohibition. Located somewhere between Berne and
Geneva where State Road 27 crosses the river. |
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Jackson
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The Reno brothers hid $80,000,
stolen in a train robbery, before fleeing to Canada in 1868 with
a posse hot on their trail. In Rockford, their home base, the
Reno brothers also hid $98,000 from another train robbery.
Located between Rockford and Seymour near State Road 31A. |
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Jefferson County
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A number of gold coin caches are
hidden on the grounds of the Harris Farmhouse (now known as Bear
Farm). It was used as headquarters during the civil war to
smuggle slaves out of the south. Located 3 miles northeast of
Madison at the mouth of a hollow on the Ohio River. |
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Knox County
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General John Morgan buried around
$5,000 in gold coins during the civil war. Located at George
Rogers Clark Historical Park, south of Vincennes. |
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LaPorte County
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Before being gunned down, Al
Capone's henchmen hid 2,000 cases of whiskey, worth about
$300,000, in a cave. They sealed the opening by using
explosives. Located near Michigan City on the shores of Lake
Michigan. |
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Lake County
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In 1920, gangster Jim Colosimo
buried millions of dollars worth of diamonds. Located
outside of Crown Point. |
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Marshal County
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Gangster Jim Genna is said to have
buried a large amount of money in a steel box under a rock pile
in a pasture. The FBI and treasure hunters however, have been
unsuccessful in locating the spot. Located 1-1/2 miles
down a dirt road off State Road 6 near Bremen. |
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Martin County
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Gold bullion and a large number of
figurines are said to be buried in a save put there by Indians
in the year 1810. Located north of Shoals off State Road 150
overlooking the White River on Rocky McBride Bluff. |
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Morgan County
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John Dillinger, according to the
FBI, is said to have buried some $25,000 on a 67 acre farm
belonging to his father. Located in Mooresville, Indiana. |
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Vigo County
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In the 1920's, a bank employee
embezzled about $95,000 in paper currency from his employer. He
then buried it on a farm and committed suicide. Located outside
of Terre Haute by State Road 42. |
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Warren County
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A passenger train, in 1928, was
held up by four bandits. They took $80,000 in gold bullion,
paper currency, and coins. Four days later the bandits
were caught and hanged without revealing where the money was
stashed. Located by the Illinois state line near Marshfield. |