Brazos Island Shipwreck Coin Strand — Cameron County

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Brazos Island Shipwreck Coin Strand — Cameron County

Lost Treasure TX • Cameron County County
Description
Brazos Island legend of coins and artifacts washing ashore from shipwrecks at the southern inlet of the lower Rio Grande coast near Brownsville.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Cameron County page notes many coins and artifacts found on Brazos Island beaches due to shipwrecks carrying large amounts of money. Brazos Island lies near Brazos Santiago Pass at the mouth of the Rio Grande delta. Related Padre Island entries document the 1554 plate fleet and John Singer legends farther north. This pin covers the Cameron County / Brazos Santiago wreck-coin tradition at the Brownsville end of the barrier coast. Coordinates approximate Brazos Island near Brazos Santiago Pass east of Brownsville.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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