per adult. Jack Humphrey Cameron, Texas The Dutchman, like most lost, Writers sometimes discover their muse on their own, but sometimes their muse finds them. Neither Thomas nor anyone since has been able to find the now legendary gold of the Lost Dutchman Mine, although that has not discouraged people from trying (one widely-circulated estimate from the 1970s claimed that 8,000 people a year search for it). Jesse Capen was obsessed with the legend of the lost gold, despite the lack of hard historical evidence. Then later the Mexicans including the powerful Peralta family made forays to the area from Sonora and are believed to have had 18 gold mines in the Supers. That, in and of itself, is a separate legend. The story continues that the Peralta family found and mined gold in the Superstition Mountains. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. They found gold in the 1840s but were ambushed by a local tribe of Apaches. Later on came a long list of early and newly appointed Dons of Spain who also made forays into the Prima Alta looking for riches. They planned to return, but once they left, they were never seen again. Finally The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Is Found! [42] The park was expanded to 320 acres (130ha) in 1983. Courtesy Collection of Greg Davis / Superstition Mountain Museum , The Lost Dutchman is one of the greatest lost mine stories of them all. This is trails end; this is the domain of the Dutch Hunters. Early on during the Spanish Conquest, Conquistadors such as Francisco Vazquez de Coronado (1535) came to the American southwest (New Spain) in search of gold trying to locate, Montezumas Seven Cities of Cibola. Keep in mind for security reasons for now I have to be selective on what we divulge. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. He even has a gravesite you can visit today in Arizona. Grade level. In the years after the massacre, the legend around the Lost Dutchman Mine grew, attracting treasure-seekers who hoped to find the cache (perhaps worth about $200 million according to one estimate). The Peralta Stones are a set of engraved stone tableted works that are approximately 18 inches long and weigh about 25 lbs. Fact and fiction blend in these tales, becoming "faction", but key elements are "lost Apache gold", "a Dutchman", "a lost gold vein, found by . 1873. Thorne claimed that he was taken captive by Navajos in 1854, and that during his captivity he had discovered a rich gold vein. However, the Peralta Mine eventually became unprofitable and after the money was gone Miguel Peralta turned to fraud. Adolph Ruth set out to find the Lost Dutchman Mine but apparently broke his leg on the journey. For the first time ever, Arcana Exploration has undeniable physical proof that the mine exists, proof that is to say, photographic physical documentation that many of the generally excepted clues, are in fact real and do exist and are physically present in one location. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper) Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizona's Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchman's Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that has. He joined an expedition looking for a rich. This seems to have been made up solely for the various legends, according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. So let me say it again, the documentation found ON the stones is the most important thing not so much who carved them. He never returned, and months later, an archaeological expedition encountered his remains, which indicated he had been shot, and a hand-written note claiming he had found the entrance to the mine. Stories vary on how Waltz found this hidden treasure. First, let's talk about the geology of the mountains. There are other legends about gold in the Superstition Mountains. They found what they were looking for and then some, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. Top ways to experience Goldfield Ghost Town and nearby attractions. We have imaging taken, with Go-pros, Sony 7000s; Osmo stabilized film cameras and Dji Phantom and Bee-bop drones. PERALTA DESCENDENTS HAVE GIVEN US DOCUMENTS 100S OF YEARS OLD. Cravey said he would walk out of the mountains on June 28, 1947. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Much of the truth has laid obscured in old Spanish, Jesuit and Catholic Church documentation, including maps, expedition journals, and diaries and in many cases with those buried in long ago lost and forgotten graves. Now wait a minute isnt the fabled Lost Dutchman Mine located in the Superstitions? With Ron Eagle D'Andre II, Adam Haley, Sage Howard, George E. Johnston. After this look at the Lost Dutchman Mine, read up on historys most fascinating sunken ships, some of which went down with legendary treasures. What really happened to Ruth? When he is down to $300 he returns. I've never done a forum before, so I am new to this. Further legends claim the conquistador and his men were bearing their own reserves of gold, looted from previous expeditions, but ended up leaving it behind when they escaped whatever was killing them. As the legend goes, prospector Jacob Waltz found a gold mine but went to his grave without sharing the secret of where that mine was located. The stories of conquistadors and Jesuits bearing gold are completely unverifiable without documentation or archaeological evidence. The only thing slightly off the cuff, is that three of them do ride their Harleys from central Ohio to Sturgis and back on a regular basis, but more about them later. Dr. George M. Willing Jr. paid Peralta $20,000 for the mining rights for an enormous swath of land about 3,000,000 acres (12,000km2) in southern Arizona and New Mexico based on a deed originally granted by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century. [1], The Lost Dutchman's is perhaps the most famous lost mine in American history. 1. The Superstition Mountains in Arizona are bound to be home to at least a few good stories by virtue of their name alone. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine - Found! Quite a few people have made skeptical statements on some treasure forums including Treasurenet, THunting dot com, DesertUSA and a few others. [7] A man named Miguel Peralta and his family did operate a successful mine in the 1860s but near Valencia, California, not in Arizona. Peralta's Family. The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. [29][clarification needed]. [26], Blair wrote that "the national wire services picked up the story [of Ruth's death] and ran it for more than it was worth", possibly seeing the mysterious story as a welcome reprieve from the bleak news that was otherwise typical of the Great Depression. Only the materials differ. The Gold Rush was in full swing and Waltz wanted a piece of those potential fortunes. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. Through Coxs widow, Feldmans group gathered firsthand knowledge that Cox excavated a mine and uncovered a stash of Spanish bullion, a fact that has been almost substantiated by the use of Ground Penetrating Radar. According to Legends of America, the Native Americans in the area believed the Thunder God of their religion lived in the Superstition Mountains, and thus they were required to protect it with lethal force, killing any who might set foot on the mountain and disturb their deity. ARKANSAS: Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs Crescent Hotel in Arkansas. In 1977, 292 acres (118ha) abutting the Tonto National Forest were set aside as the Lost Dutchman State Park. The man said Dr. Thorne could take as much as he could carry, at which point he was blindfolded again and led out. History of the Lost Dutchman Mine The rugged range of mountains east of the Salt River Valley encompasses some of the most breathtaking, untouched wilderness recesses in America. It appears no one ever bothered to just ask the Native Americans in the area if the mountains were sacred. This is considered to be the starting and gathering point for most Dutch Hunters. In this series, forensic geologist Scott Wolter -- considered a real-life Indiana Jones by some -- travels across the country to uncover some of the hidden treasures and to reveal the history. He really did die in 1891 of pneumonia. [11] According to Blair, the origin of this story can be traced to a doctor named Thorne who was in private practice in New Mexico in the 1860s. $169.00. Soon, fact and fiction became easier to sort. OH, I almost forgot there is no cell phone service absolutely none. Some carved stones in the area are referred to as "Peralta Stones" and Spanish text and crude maps on them are considered by some to be clues to the location of a Peralta family gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, although others believe the stones to be modern fakes. ARIZONA, USA It's arguably the most famous legend in all of Arizona: A gold mine of unfathomable riches in the . This is the story of the men who went searching for it's hidden gold our links: https://www.instagram.com/lostinthewoodspodcast/ As a reward, Dr. Thorne was blindfolded and led to a cave in the mountains. 35-year-old Jesse Capen was last seen in Apache Junction, Arizona on December 4, 2009. Kinos Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson unlike other missions in California was both massive and opulent, and still stands today. Later that year, two easterners went looking for the lost mine. Troubles with the Apaches made the familys mining operation dangerous. To determine if the skull was Ruth's, it was examined by Dr. Ale Hrdlika, a well-respected anthropologist who was given several photos of Ruth, along with Ruth's dental records. Cox concentrated his search on the eastern end of what is now the Superstition Wilderness. Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix. This is their turf and only the highly experienced and prepared should venture forward. As the story of Waltz supposed discovery goes, he and his partner Jacob Weiser re-opened the mine and were able to stash away gold of their own in the Superstitions. Choice of of building material I like Ironwood +, There is a typo that should be alpha mine not alfa mine. The Lost Dutchman Mine Lost In The Woods Podcast True Crime According to legends, the Lost Dutchman Mine is hidden in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. Visiting Lost Dutchman State Park. Blair suggested that "fragments of this legend have perhaps become attached to the mythical mine of Jacob Waltz".[6]. Arcana has had the luxury of having had the site location for over three years, and for this reason we have been able to reverse engineer, historical information and put many of the pieces together. So from what you know about the mine let me know the . Many people have dismissed them as a hoax. As Curt Gentry wrote, "Dr. Hrdlicka positively identified the skull as that of Adolph Ruth. It seems likeliest one of two things happened. "Dutchman" was a common American term for a German ("Dutch" being the English cognate to the German demonym "Deutsch", and not a reference to the Dutch people). Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. After one hundred and twenty-five plus years incredibly, the lost Dutchman gold mine has been found, proving that the legend is more than mere myth and as predicted by Jacob Waltz himself "No miner will ever find my mine". Since James Reavis, "the Baron of Arizona", was convicted of fraud when the Peralta family genealogy and other documents to support the land grant (and a barony associated with that land) were determined to be forgeries it also raises questions about the original purchase of the land grant by Dr. George M. Willing Jr. (the transaction had supposedly occurred at a primitive campsite to the southeast of Prescott without the benefit of the typical documentation; instead of a notarized deed, the conveyance was recorded on a piece of greasy camp paper bearing signature of several witnesses). Not in a flu-like way. Gold fever is infectious. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. Arizona. The earliest Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in Arizona was said to be near Wickenburg, where in the 1870's a Dutchman was found dead in the desert, together with some saddlebags filled with gold. They didnt find it because its not in the superstitions Too bad i cant post pictures, because i know exactly where it is, Did you ever think the Dutchman might have used another mine location to through The legend then states that, sometime later, the last Peralta survivor(s) were helped out of some kind of bind by Jacob Waltz, and in his debt, they gave him the only thing they had of value: a map to the Peralta family mine in the Superstition Mountains, according to Cowboys and Indiansmagazine. While a few versions have Waltz outright stealing the gold, in other versions, he either rescued or fell in love with an Apache woman who shared the secret of a gold vein her people had been mining for centuries, but as punishment for sharing the knowledge with an outsider, her tongue was cut out, ensuring she could never speak again. Supposedly one of their 18 mines was very rich and they considered it their alfa mine. Background: The Lost Dutchman Mine was founded by a German prospector named Jacob "The Dutchman" Waltz in 1876. None of this rules out that he simply found a cache of abandoned gold, of course, and when he died, he did have in his possessions some high-grade gold ore, though its value is unclear and it may have just been for attracting potential investors in his prospecting operations. Some have died on the search. Over the decades, this tale was gradually absorbed into the Lost Dutchman's story. Next week I will list some clues that are absolutely relevant to what we have physically on site. You need at a bare minimum, at least a three- man team. If you need rescued, they will land two miles away and hike in to get you. The Jesuits, who had been collecting the gold for many years from various sources, were said to be fleeing as they had been expelled from the Spanish empire, who owned most of the land that would eventually become the southwestern United States at the time, according to the Great American History Blog. The story of the Peralta Stones is that they lead you to a small almost invisible ledge, like a small birds nest perched in the middle of a forest of giant oaks concealed by the natural elements, it obscures itself from all beasts of prey especially man. Humankind has been enthralled by lost treasure legends for ages. What is important is the informational content recorded on the stones. Three Aitons, father and two sons, are reported to have found what was known the past fifty years as the "Lost Dutchman" mine in the Bradshaw mountains. by Bob Willis | Apr 1, 2005 | Travel & Preservation. It's also worth noting the mountains aren't known to have gotten their ironic name from any of the above legends. However, even armed with the clues and map, no one in the area could find the Dutchman's mine, thus giving it the name of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine. If no one comes forth to rightfully claim the treasure, its anyones guess. It's an entire genre all its own, from pirate maps to all the stuff Nicolas Cage got up to in the National Treasure movies. Apparently, Waltz began to hint he knew of a secret gold vein hidden in the mountains, even giving out a few clues to its location. This is very important! In fact, Julia Thomas was the very first so-called "dutch hunter," combing through the mountains and seeking the lost gold. RaksyBH/Shutterstock What happens if they discover the Spanish bullion? And is that information relevant? Arcana Exploration is made up of a group of five friends and supporters, from central Ohio, who until five years ago knew very little if anything about the LDM. Eventually, the conquistador ordered his men to flee and he never returned to the mountains, which they called Monte Supersticin, thus giving the mountains the name of Superstition. The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Fabulous Story of the Seven-Decade Search for the Hidden Treasure of the Superstition Mountains of Arizona Hardcover - January 1, 1960 by Sims Ely (Author) 11 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $47.55 7 Used from $43.57 1 Collectible from $95.00 Print length 178 pages Language English Publisher The process began in early September 2004. His naturalization papers are listed in the Los Angeles county archives and his name appears in an Arizona territorial census from 1864; other government documents confirm he did, indeed, live in Arizona territory from 1863-1891. From this base he easily could have worked a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains. All were unsuccessful; a few are said to have never left the mountains. Hiking and camping are popular activities. Or, he never made any such claims at all and Thomas made up the whole story based on some gold ore she found in Waltz's possessions. The nearly 70-year-old man was found dead about four miles south of his home on a trail near Roger's Canyon. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. Arizona place-name expert Byrd Granger wrote, as of 1977, the Lost Dutchman's story had been printed or cited at least six times more often than two other fairly well-known tales, the story of Captain Kidd's lost treasure, and the story of the Lost Pegleg mine in California. The legend continues to explain that the luck of the Peraltas eventually ran out and they were ambushed by the Apache, who left no trace of the treasure and only a few survivors who brought the tale of the hidden horde back to Mexico. Clay Worst says the Dutchman bounced all over America obsessed with finding gold---and found nothing. A fire broke out overnight at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction and consumed the historic restaurant near Lost Dutchman State Park. But what they actually found has been a hidden secret that people have been trying to piece together for last 125 years. In 1870, Waltz had a homestead of about 160 acres (0.65km2) near Phoenix where he operated a farm.[18]. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Waltz, now the sole possessor of all the gold, eventually moved to Phoenix where he died in 1891, but not before relaying his story to his neighbor, Julia Thomas. Jacob Waltz was a German immigrant, the Dutchman of the eponymous mine (dutch being a corruption of deutsch, the German word for German). Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. There, his blindfold was removed and he saw a cave full of gold. The lost Dutchman Gold mine is generally believed to be somewhere near or in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. Let's start with the basics. File size. Waltz was buried in Phoenix at what is now called the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. No one knows for sure, but his disappearance and death, while better-documented than other legends revolving around the Lost Dutchman's gold mine, may have simply furthered the legend and put even more treasure seekers in danger. Here amongst this vast maize of volcanic interior, fixed and clinging to the mountain side, flanked on one side by a very small almost invisible ledge is the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, like a small birds nest perched in the middle of a forest of giant oaks, concealed by the natural elements it obscures itself from all beasts of prey, especially man. It was supposedly discovered and kept secret by a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz in the 19th century, in Season 3, Episode 2, \"Guardians of Superstition Mountain.\" #AmericaUnearthedSubscribe for more from America Unearthed and other great HISTORY shows:http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYTFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:http://www.history.com/shows/Check out exclusive HISTORY content:History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletterWebsite - https://histv.co/HistoryFacebook - https://histv.co/FacebookTwitter - https://histv.co/TwitterIn \"America Unearthed,\" host Scott Wolter uses hard science and intuitive theories to explain the most mysterious artifacts and sites in America. Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. have experience in the Superstition Mountains, actually looked for the mine themselves, found evidence to support the mines existence . April 1, 2018 (Borrego Springs) - Way back in the late 1820s, Thomas "Pegleg" Smith got lost in a sandstorm and hobbled up a hill on his wooden leg to get his bearings. There's some evidence to suggest he engaged in a shady practice called highgrading basically claiming ore is more valuable than it really is. They came back from the mountains hauling a lot of gold and saying there was far more from whence it came. He further stated, after examining the two holes [in the skull], that it appeared that a shotgun or high-powered rifle had been fired through the head at almost point-blank range, making the small hole when the bullet entered and the large hole when it exited".[23]. Adolph Ruth . Ruth and his son came into some maps of mine locations, including the Peralta Mine. In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. John D. Wilburn in his book Dutchman's Lost Ledge of Gold (1990), wrote that the Bulldog Gold Mine near Goldfield, Arizona, fits very well the description Jacob Waltz gave as the location of his 'lost mine'. The show follows Dutch hunter Wayne Tuttle on his 40-year . However, despite bankrupting herself and spending a very long time in the mountains, she and her search party never found any evidence of a hidden gold cache, per Arizona Report. They were never seen again. They also claimed to have seen the ghost of the Dutchman, and his Apache wife and young assistant. So who killed the Spanish treasure hunters that came to the land? He really did emigrate from Germany, though this seems to have occurred decades before the legends claim, because there are verified documents showing he filed to become an American citizen in 1848, long before he supposedly arrived in 1860, according to the Superstition Mountain Museum. Supposedly, the Superstition Mountains have long been a sacred site for the nearby Apache tribe of Native Americans. Take, for example, the story of Adolph Ruth, an experienced treasure hunter who typically worked with his son, Erwin. Wikimedia CommonsThe grave of Jacob Waltz. According to legends, a man named Jacob Waltz, the titular Dutchman (though he was actually German and not Dutch), came to America to seek out his fortune around the 1860s, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. Skeptoid Media, 29 Jan 2013. In many areas they cannot, and will not for any reason land, and actually have designated no fly zones. Tantalizingly, Ruth's checkbook was also recovered, and proved to contain a note written by Ruth wherein he claimed to have discovered the mine and gave detailed directions. April Warnecke 4/11/2022. A group found the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Eastern Superstitions and extracted a considerable amount of rich gold ore. Mining records show that Jacob Waltz did file claims, two claims with others. Mine records show that one possibly two Peralta family members with possible links connecting them to the 1848 massacre, also worked at the Vulture mine during the same time period as Waltz. In 1891, German immigrant Jacob Waltz, nicknamed "the Dutchman," lay on his deathbed. (From left) Eric Shervey, Ron Feldman and Josh Feldman discuss sweeping the area to ensure the tunnels are where they suspect. Here he worked at the Vulture Mine as a paid miner. Once again, only rumors kept the legend alive, and these events drove even more Dutch hunters to the dangerous mountains. (However, in some versions,[14] the 'mine' is actually a cache put there by the Peraltas.). It does not matter if Tomlinson engraved them or someone else did, exactly when they were made is not important, what matters is what is on them. Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:29 pm. Arizona's most notorious lost treasure story for both believers and otherwise takes place in the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Finding gold at the Lost Dutchman mine. from. Many believe there is a connection and that they sold their families mine to Waltz and his partner. There are lots of similar tales of gold-hunting soldiers, too, from all over the southwest. Under present regulations, the federal government will claim the find and hold it for one year. WE HAVE ALSO SOLVED THE PERALTA BURBRIDGE MAP OF 1753. Lost Dutchman Mine. . Photo: Marine 69-71 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. "The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine." When and where we can get a direct line of sight, we use high tech Walkie talkies, to communicate with each other. Now, he may be on the edge of finding it. Blair contended that this story can be divided into "hawk" and "dove" versions, depending on whether the German(s) are said to behave violently or peacefully. [4], Robert Blair wrote "[t]here have been at least four legendary Lost Dutchman's gold mines in the American West, including the famed Superstition mine of Jacob Waltz". As the story goes, Waltz had some minor success drawing gold out of the mountains, and eventually, he started coming back to town with huge loads of high-grade gold ore. With Ida Lupino, Glenn Ford, Gig Young, William Prince. He was a student of mining and was knowledgeable in geology. A cache of gold ore was stolen from a candle box . The Legend Of The Lost Dutchman And His Gold Mine Explained, ever filed a claim for a mine in the Superstitions. Also, there's no documentation showing he ever filed a claim for a mine in the Superstitions or any paperwork showing where he allegedly sold mass amounts of gold. I want some feedback from people with knowledge about the lost Dutchman gold mine. 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