Indian Gold

[flyinpig]

Just picked up on a old story....can't believe I hadn't heard it before. Supposedly my wifes g-grandma spent many years looking for an old indian "fort" high on a hilltop. There is an earthen mound in a circular configuration, gold is said to be buried in the center. The trail to the fort is supposed to be marked by trees that were bent down and up in a possible "L" shape. I have seen a tree or two in this shape but thought nothing of it.

Any good sources to reference for possible locations of settlements?

Thanks,
Adam

[pickaway]

Sounds interesting, but a untouched mound in Ohio would be rare,they were friggin mined in the late 1800s early 1900's and when news got out about what was found in them alot of them were dug,its against the law i beleive now to dig a mound, go figure, but you never know good luck...

[flyinpig]

This is one of the few spots in my area that hasn't been strip mined or timbered since the 1800's. If it is there, she never found it, or knew of anyone to find it. Who knows...just thought I'd put it out there...might be a crazy ol' lady tellin tales.....

Adam

[marquin]

Where is this mound located?

[Rebel - KGC]

Yo! There are "Indian" Mounds in Virginia (seen 'em), and heard of such Mounds in West Virginia, & Ohio, especially along Ohio River; may be others, tho. I would "google" INDIAN MOUNDS/MOUND-BUILDERS.

[kydave]

Yo Rebel! Got mounds in Ky. too, theres a couple near me. They all seem to have a story to go with them! Story on one of them is an Indian princess is buried is buried in it! Probably just a tale!

[SoreKneesDayton]

I have seen L shaped trees in John Bryant State park near Yellow Springs ohio. Hope this helps.

SKD

[starsplitter]

There is an indian fort high on a hill top in Rocky River Reservation (part of the Cleveland Metroparks). Definitely fits the bill. But, you can't even ghost hunt there let alone metal detect.

[TabWhisperer]

There is an indian fort high on a hill top in Rocky River Reservation (part of the Cleveland Metroparks). Definitely fits the bill. But, you can't even ghost hunt there let alone metal detect.

Where is that one at? I'm not familiar with it.

[starsplitter]

I don't think it would be classified as a mound. I've never made it up. It's described as a "fort" used by the natives. Rocky River Reservation is part of the Cleveland Metroparks. If you google map "Rocky River, Ohio" you should be able to find it. If you can find a map of the park itself, the site may be on it.