Lexington Civil War Eighty Thousand Cache

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Lexington Civil War Eighty Thousand Cache

Lost Treasure KY • Fayette County County
Description
Lexington legend of eighty thousand dollars buried near the Bluegrass city during the Civil War — a Fayette County war-era hoard.
Historical Notes
Lexington served as a divided Bluegrass stronghold through the Civil War in Fayette County. Compiled guides place eighty thousand dollars concealed near Lexington during the conflict. The tale anchors Fayette County to Richmond yard-cache lore and Cynthiana stolen-loot traditions.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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