Chief Toby Tubby Buried Gold

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Chief Toby Tubby Buried Gold

Lost Treasure MS • Lafayette County County
Description
Chickasaw leader Chief Toby Tubby allegedly buried government gold and notes from 1835 land sales near the Tallahatchie River — a mysterious woman later hired diggers at his burial site then vanished.
Historical Notes
Chief Toby Tubby led a prosperous Chickasaw band in Lafayette County during early white settlement. In 1835 he received government notes and gold for selling thousands of acres. He died after a liquor-fueled fight and was buried with possessions including gold near the Tallahatchie River. Years later a woman claiming descent hired workers to excavate the site, then disappeared — fueling debate whether she found the hoard or it awaits discovery.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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