Caches?

[FunWithTreasure]

How does one research where a cache is? I want to start hunting for caches but have no clue where to start. Where and how do you find stories of a lost cache to go after. Any help for a newbie would be great..

[lastleg]

FWT:
I am going to assume you have a reliable metal detector. We old timers have
always had plenty of leads from the treasure magazines. That doesn't mean we
have found any but have had some great times outdoors looking. Authentic
treasure leads are obtained from:
first hand information
county historical stories found in libraries or old newspapers
in-depth historical documents of locations near you
current events found on internet or news sources
treasure clubs
and being able to obtain clues from normal conservations in your locale

Many wealthy caches have been found unexpectably while exploring very old
vacant structures. Do you look for old vacant houses and get permission to
do a thorough search? You are more likely to find one inside than out.

If you don't know what 'post hole banks' are then be aware that some men
would use fence poles near their house to hide their money under. The reason
a lot did this was to hide it from spendthrift spouces. Otherwise large caches
wil be located inside or under a house or barn. In winter many a 'crop hoard'
or part of it was hidden in or under the sod in a barn.

Just a few of the places caches have been discovered. Don't waste time on
faraway places that take time and money to get to. Your town probably has
enough to keep you busy.

lastleg

[Connecticut Danny]

Talk to the old timers, check out old buildings for single coins that could be worth a lot of money. Read old newspapers.

[Connecticut Danny]

Also read local history books.

[Tuberale]

There is an area on TNet where caches are listed for your state. Start there.

Do a google search for those caches you think are close to you, or maybe in your own town.

Check newspapers for the time frames involved, search histories for the names involved, or the locales.

Remember each cache has 5 questions that need to be answered, or just one if part has already been found. The more of these questions you can answer from your research (don't rely on other sources), the more likely you will be on the right track.

Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?

Of those questions, Who is the most important. Once you have found out Who, you can usually find out when, Where, Why and What.

But if part or all of the cache has already been found that you are certain of, your legwork will be lessened, and all you need is a search/salvage agreement and/or verbal permission to search for buried objects on the land.