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Gardeau, Pennsylvania and $5,000,000 in Lost Silver

Charles B

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latitude 41.621 and longitude -78.224. The elevation is 1,296 feet. Gardeau appears on the Emporium U.S. Geological Survey Map. McKean County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours)

Gardeau Pennsylvania

Not only a ghost town....but a ghost town with a treasure legend attached to it! How is this for a hunting opportunity?

The history of Gardeau is one of intrigue, wealth and legend. If you are to believe the arm chair historians $5,000,000 million dollars in silver bullion lies buried just beneath the surface; waiting to be discovered; the mysterious tomb of Col. Noah Parker guarding the secrets of the McKean County ghost hamlet.

Gardeau, a lumber ghost town that has been popularized by the legend of
 
I have pictures of gardeau , the hotel and pictures from the late 1800 and early 1900 if you would like to see them contact me at lahaynes@zitomedia.net
 
latitude 41.621 and longitude -78.224. The elevation is 1,296 feet. Gardeau appears on the Emporium U.S. Geological Survey Map. McKean County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours)

Gardeau Pennsylvania

Not only a ghost town....but a ghost town with a treasure legend attached to it! How is this for a hunting opportunity?

The history of Gardeau is one of intrigue, wealth and legend. If you are to believe the arm chair historians $5,000,000 million dollars in silver bullion lies buried just beneath the surface; waiting to be discovered; the mysterious tomb of Col. Noah Parker guarding the secrets of the McKean County ghost hamlet.

Gardeau, a lumber ghost town that has been popularized by the legend of
Interesting story, and here are some comments , as (#1) Divers went down and up retrieving silver bars to the deck of the recovery ship, not raising up a sunken ship. (#2) The hoard of bars was buried BECAUSE the war of 1812 had started, by the time they came North to Emporium Pa. (#3) There were 6 covered wagons total being pulled by oxen, instead of 54 wagons. I have copy of signed document from library, of party in 1812 who saw the 6 wagons go slowly past his cabin . (#4) Several Silver bars were found on side of Mtn. west of Gardeau in 2006 by treasure hunter, who sold it and moved to Ca.- - info from his uncle. (#5) In about 2008, a few heavy silver bars and 1860's pistol was found on side of same slope of mountain. (6) About 2015, hikers found chain embedded in old large tree near mountain. After sawing out, it was taken to city for examination. It was found to be "SHIP CHAIN " from the 1800's! (7) The muddy ground area at the beginning of Parker Run near creek, is were the deer will show you the Salt Lick is, as I have found, and was on the original old Captain's map . Balance of treasure still there, of what's left that Parker did not remove in 1860's , to pay for his new house and the Gardeau Inn for visitors and the strong mineral waters he provided for customers. The large building in the old picture was the Inn. Remnants of the original well is still there embedded in creek 1+1/4miles up Parker run dirt road on right side. It used to be called silvermine run. The Parker mausoleum is right beside the MAIN road as placed by relatives, so as others would know that the treasure was actually west of there. So, the treasure story is actually true! Info and treasure searching data in report found on Ebay - Lost Treasure Of Pa....
 
Interesting story, and here are some comments , as (#1) Divers went down and up retrieving silver bars to the deck of the recovery ship, not raising up a sunken ship. (#2) The hoard of bars was buried BECAUSE the war of 1812 had started, by the time they came North to Emporium Pa. (#3) There were 6 covered wagons total being pulled by oxen, instead of 54 wagons. I have copy of signed document from library, of party in 1812 who saw the 6 wagons go slowly past his cabin . (#4) Several Silver bars were found on side of Mtn. west of Gardeau in 2006 by treasure hunter, who sold it and moved to Ca.- - info from his uncle. (#5) In about 2008, a few heavy silver bars and 1860's pistol was found on side of same slope of mountain. (6) About 2015, hikers found chain embedded in old large tree near mountain. After sawing out, it was taken to city for examination. It was found to be "SHIP CHAIN " from the 1800's! (7) The muddy ground area at the beginning of Parker Run near creek, is were the deer will show you the Salt Lick is, as I have found, and was on the original old Captain's map . Balance of treasure still there, of what's left that Parker did not remove in 1860's , to pay for his new house and the Gardeau Inn for visitors and the strong mineral waters he provided for customers. The large building in the old picture was the Inn. Remnants of the original well is still there embedded in creek 1+1/4miles up Parker run dirt road on right side. It used to be called silvermine run. The Parker mausoleum is right beside the MAIN road as placed by relatives, so as others would know that the treasure was actually west of there. So, the treasure story is actually true! Info and treasure searching data in report found on Ebay - Lost Treasure Of Pa....
Now if you ever needed a way bill - ‘Ship chain stuck inside of a huge tree’, would be a good start
 
Interesting story, and here are some comments , as (#1) Divers went down and up retrieving silver bars to the deck of the recovery ship, not raising up a sunken ship. (#2) The hoard of bars was buried BECAUSE the war of 1812 had started, by the time they came North to Emporium Pa. (#3) There were 6 covered wagons total being pulled by oxen, instead of 54 wagons. I have copy of signed document from library, of party in 1812 who saw the 6 wagons go slowly past his cabin . (#4) Several Silver bars were found on side of Mtn. west of Gardeau in 2006 by treasure hunter, who sold it and moved to Ca.- - info from his uncle. (#5) In about 2008, a few heavy silver bars and 1860's pistol was found on side of same slope of mountain. (6) About 2015, hikers found chain embedded in old large tree near mountain. After sawing out, it was taken to city for examination. It was found to be "SHIP CHAIN " from the 1800's! (7) The muddy ground area at the beginning of Parker Run near creek, is were the deer will show you the Salt Lick is, as I have found, and was on the original old Captain's map . Balance of treasure still there, of what's left that Parker did not remove in 1860's , to pay for his new house and the Gardeau Inn for visitors and the strong mineral waters he provided for customers. The large building in the old picture was the Inn. Remnants of the original well is still there embedded in creek 1+1/4miles up Parker run dirt road on right side. It used to be called silvermine run. The Parker mausoleum is right beside the MAIN road as placed by relatives, so as others would know that the treasure was actually west of there. So, the treasure story is actually true! Info and treasure searching data in report found on Ebay - Lost Treasure Of Pa....
I sold my final report to a guy in Pa. about the narrowed down location of the balance of silver bars. I'm too old now with arthritis and prostate cancer to go back again hiking. I just hope it was not just some teenager with extra money to spend, and just wanting something different to read. (Within about 700 yards on hill side). Metal gate entrance and keep out signs there now with 1 1/4 mile dirt road to walk to get to the hill. Yes, lots of it most likely still there. Mr. Parker never told relatives exact location before he died. I rode motorcycle down that road and also walked it many times. There are wild animals there such as snakes, and dangerous coyote packs, DO NOT GO ALONE. You may never be seen again.
 
Interesting story, and here are some comments , as (#1) Divers went down and up retrieving silver bars to the deck of the recovery ship, not raising up a sunken ship. (#2) The hoard of bars was buried BECAUSE the war of 1812 had started, by the time they came North to Emporium Pa. (#3) There were 6 covered wagons total being pulled by oxen, instead of 54 wagons. I have copy of signed document from library, of party in 1812 who saw the 6 wagons go slowly past his cabin . (#4) Several Silver bars were found on side of Mtn. west of Gardeau in 2006 by treasure hunter, who sold it and moved to Ca.- - info from his uncle. (#5) In about 2008, a few heavy silver bars and 1860's pistol was found on side of same slope of mountain. (6) About 2015, hikers found chain embedded in old large tree near mountain. After sawing out, it was taken to city for examination. It was found to be "SHIP CHAIN " from the 1800's! (7) The muddy ground area at the beginning of Parker Run near creek, is were the deer will show you the Salt Lick is, as I have found, and was on the original old Captain's map . Balance of treasure still there, of what's left that Parker did not remove in 1860's , to pay for his new house and the Gardeau Inn for visitors and the strong mineral waters he provided for customers. The large building in the old picture was the Inn. Remnants of the original well is still there embedded in creek 1+1/4miles up Parker run dirt road on right side. It used to be called silvermine run. The Parker mausoleum is right beside the MAIN road as placed by relatives, so as others would know that the treasure was actually west of there. So, the treasure story is actually true! Info and treasure searching data in report found on Ebay - Lost Treasure Of Pa....
Wow thank you cool stuff
 
latitude 41.621 and longitude -78.224. The elevation is 1,296 feet. Gardeau appears on the Emporium U.S. Geological Survey Map. McKean County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours)

Gardeau Pennsylvania

Not only a ghost town....but a ghost town with a treasure legend attached to it! How is this for a hunting opportunity?

The history of Gardeau is one of intrigue, wealth and legend. If you are to believe the arm chair historians $5,000,000 million dollars in silver bullion lies buried just beneath the surface; waiting to be discovered; the mysterious tomb of Col. Noah Parker guarding the secrets of the McKean County ghost hamlet.

Gardeau, a lumber ghost town that has been popularized by the legend of
What am I missing, it does not look like a ghost town.
Out here a ghost town either has no buildings remaining, or the buildings are barley standing. This town looks like people still live there.
 

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latitude 41.621 and longitude -78.224. The elevation is 1,296 feet. Gardeau appears on the Emporium U.S. Geological Survey Map. McKean County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours)

Gardeau Pennsylvania

Not only a ghost town....but a ghost town with a treasure legend attached to it! How is this for a hunting opportunity?

The history of Gardeau is one of intrigue, wealth and legend. If you are to believe the arm chair historians $5,000,000 million dollars in silver bullion lies buried just beneath the surface; waiting to be discovered; the mysterious tomb of Col. Noah Parker guarding the secrets of the McKean County ghost hamlet.

Gardeau, a lumber ghost town that has been popularized by the legend of
 
Yes, I went there to Gardeau many times, many years ago. Location of balance of heavy silver bars had been narrowed down to side of hill ( about 700 yards) Too old now, with bad arthritis and Cancer. Someone else (athletic type) needs to go there. I sold report to a Pa man, but no response back. I hope it was not just some kid with money to spend on things with no intention to hiking. . I did full back articles research and took many photos in that area. The topographic quadrant map is compared with old 1800's map, and modern map. 1 1/4 miles walk from main road to junction trails. (Locked gates to keep out people with sparks from engines next to woods) I was there before gates put up. Coyote pack tracks roam the dirt logging trail. Large water snake seen. There are always unknown dangers while hiking in the wilderness. Gun protection needed and sat phone in mountains. Boot spikes such as ice fishing strap-on are necessary along with lightweight aluminum walking pole for steadiness on uneven ground, and emergency rain suit. This is the real location area , West of Gardeau,- not the one farther North with the other salt lick. Got it?

The original story had only a few clues. The depositors came back after 10 years to retrieve the hoard. The markings on trees were gone that associated with the map. Settlers moved in and cut down trees. The map had a very large salt lick near the mountain. When I was there, I found the salt lick. Some deer passed close by me and stopped, twitching their tails and looking around. They proceeded to lick the ground for 10 minutes. Yes , I went there and tasted the salty dirt. It's all over grown weeds and soft mossy ground. (Near the creek) The only other clue was that 2 trenches were dug for the silver, and covered up with rocks. You can figure this out , the way I did, by learning about operating a wagon with a long 3 sets of dual OXENS. The way it has to be done to move them around. Think like the driver + what he has to do. The dirt logging road is narrow straight, up to a turn off.

I was greatly elated to find out that the original log bridge of DEC 1811 was actually there for the 6 wagons pulled by 6 oxen, to pass over creek to the other side! I had 3 X's marked on map for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd spot figured as the locations. After finding the bridge data ,..........that eliminated lots of time wasted with spots 1+2.

In 2008 four deer hunters went into that area. One was from the city, not knowing anything about history of Gardeau. In Pa. they get what's called "flash rain" It comes down in torrents, and then stops. . The hunters got soaked, so they turned and made their way back to the 4 wheelers. They then went to local fast food diner and the one talked about the stack of metal sticking out of the ground,he saw in the woods of the mountain. The others got all excited, and said the guy had found the lost treasure of Gardeau. The 4 went back to the mountain 4 more times , but found nothing. The hunter had taken a short cut walking back , not the same way he went into the woods.

Some SILVER bars were found loose with 1800's pistol on side of mountain slope in 2006. That didn't make sense, so I figured out a possible scenario based on Parker during the 1800's being drunk. By not capable of ascending his horse, he had to take a buggy + horse down the trail (Silver mine Run - Parker Run) to the spot with marker. He then ascended straight up the STEEP slope and filled his leather saddle bag. He then slipped, fell down , dumping is loot, and got back up, continued down the slope to the buggy. If he was sober, ON HIS SEPARATE HORSE to begin with, going through the woods, the bars would be safe in the horse saddle bag. The lost today's value 18 Million dollars worth of treasure of Gardeau is a reality. There's more data.

Material from ship was off loaded to wagons New Jersey port, and treked up through Pa towards N.Y. The mass was originally buried because of the upcoming soon War of 1812. 1800's ship chain was found embedded in 100year old tree and recovered and verified. Mr. Parker landowner of 1800's, withdrew some bars he found after searching in 1860's to have contractor build 2 buildings. He never told relatives the exact location. My friend and I found Mr. Parker's well he drilled , trying to get oil, but he got healing minerals water that he sold to customers. Look up photo of flat dark gray slate section. That's what large silver bar looks like after many years in woods. This is a real treasure hunt expidition only for the hardy type for rough hiking and had previously assembled back pack of assorted materials , such as wire, duct tape, binoculars, knife, water, paper, pen etc. Sore legs for 2 days but so what.

This could be more easily done with one of those flying drones with infrared or other type camera to get photos underneath the craft. That's how the us gov does it. Also heat photos from evening , after dark, because metal under dirt absorbs the sun's SUMMER heat during day, then releases it at dark.
 
The Lost Silver treasure of Gardeau, Pa. ---The data I presented above is sufficient to find the silver treasure, provided you take in pertinent details as they are all related. Reference the proper Green color satellite US Topo mountain map along with the black/white contrast map , west of Gardeau, that shows the creek, and turnoff roads,and terrain. Questions you need to think of answers to! - What needs to be searched for because of the trenches? And why would they be found, because of what happens over the years? Why is a particular area necessary to be near, and for what purpose? What is the opposite of "Large parker"? The Large open area where the Church is, by the main WINDING Guardeau road, with the Railroad in behind, was the original encampment spot. The wagons with false hidden bottoms went one at a time to the pre scouted area by the horsemen. Silver bars deposited, then wagon returned for the next one out. Four wagons of silver, 2 wagons of supplies were used. Steel rimmed wooden wheels used in 1811.
You can now buy plastic leggings, chaps, that go over the knee for rattlesnake protection with velcrow, In the higher weeds areas, keep the aluminum pole moving out in front of you. There are no doctors in the mountain. Have a RELIABLE partner to go with you in-case he has to help you get back to the main road, because of a slip/fall bad knee. You need to make a long list of supplies that need to be carried to the woods. Camera with extra batteries, flashlight, trowel, folding shovel, toiletries, metal detector, etc. When getting to the first lower level break spot, leave some of the gear in ditch, so as not having to carry all up the mountain. The area on the right "in the big open area" has Mr. Parker's well with surround stone. Side step up the slope on THE LEFT SIDE, past the opposite of large Parker. If you see ruins of old building and very high weeds, and old "chimney", you went too far. Silver Mine Run ends with line to the left, and also ahead walk trail going sharply up the mountain as becoming steep. You went to far. Also Point A to point B distance as 1/4 to distance point C. Determine A + C. B is X Marks The Spot! - And for the above collective reasons.
Long time back, I purchased a one ounce silver bar engraved. When it came in, I was so astonished, I special ordered a second one again for $8. The design imprint was just like the GARDEAU AREA Pa. ! Winding road, church with steeple cross, pine trees, the bar was silver, and was so associated/akin!
You can actually see with magnifing glass the Cross on Steple of Church on the actual photo of topo map. Just a ways back down the road North, on the West side, is the Parker Mausoleum, right on side of road. Noah parker is not there, but the family ordered it erected there, as a starting point, because the main treasure was buried way in back to the west!
It may be best to get there in early morning still dark. Stop, get out ,put on gear. Then proceed driving further down to to bridge + keep out signs area, to get dropped off. The 3rd driver continues on down south to major town and stays there all day waiting for your call for pick up in late afternoon. Private propery is divided up with deer hunters woods ownership and trailers set in front area, accross from church. Outsiders not wanted hanging around. The word "RECONNOITER " means you go see first, the gates and bridge at Gardeau, to see if still possible to pass man through, to get to the 1 1/4 mile logging road. The creek is too deep and fast moving to cross over. by foot. You may just be the one who finds the treasure! Leave mountain 1 hour or so early , as there is still that long 1 1/4 mile walk back to the main road.
 
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