Episode 183: The Shoal Creek Buried Treasure
Beneath the lush live oak trees in beautiful Austin, Texas lies a temptation that has captured the hearts of men for centuries. Buried under the dirt and grass lies a trove of riches beyond any of our wildest dreams. But such treasures come at a price and some men, driven wild by greed, have paid the ultimate price. Tonight’s episode is The Shoal Creek Buried Treasure.
SOURCES
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/nashville-on-the-brazos-texas
More interesting facts, Dad Jernigan's books fully corroborate his ante mortem statement, Austin Daily Statesman, Jan. 2, 1897: Newspapers.com (Subscription required)
Secret Buried Treasure in the Texas Hill Country?, Texas Hill Country Magazine: https://texashillcountry.com/buried-treasure-texas-hill-country/
The buried treasure of Shoal Creek in Austin | KVUE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTa4uFz7eg
Possible buried treasure at Shoal Creek, Castle Rock Excavations: https://www.castlerockfr.com/blog-1/2017/8/7/possible-buried-treasure-at-shoal-creek