Frio River Ranch Silver Coin Caches — Frio County

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Frio River Ranch Silver Coin Caches — Frio County

Lost Treasure TX • Frio County County
Description
Frio County legend of several caches of silver coins buried on an old ranch-stead near the Frio River east of Uvalde.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Frio County page describes several caches of silver coins buried on an old ranch-stead near the Frio River. Frio County lies east of Uvalde on the Rio Grande plain; Pearsall is the county seat on the Southern Pacific line. Ranch-stead coin caches mirror Uvalde Canyon lost-ledge traditions along the same river system. Buried Treasures of Texas cites the Frio County tale in regional compilations. Coordinates approximate the Frio River valley in Frio County east of Uvalde.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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