Neches River Cannon Gold Near Lufkin

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Neches River Cannon Gold Near Lufkin

Lost Treasure TX • Jasper County County
Description
Deep East Texas legend of a cannon filled with Mexican gold coins dumped into the Neches River — retold by Kicks 105 as treasure buried near Lufkin and linked to Fort Teran traditions.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Jasper County list cites a cannon filled with Mexican treasure dumped into the Neches River. Kicks 105 (East Texas radio) popularized the tale as gold coins buried near Lufkin. TreasureNet threads describe troops filling a cannon with gold before losing a battle and rolling it into the river. Related entry: "Fort Teran Money Hill Cannon Gold — Tyler County" covers the upstream Rockland variant. This pin documents the downstream Neches/Jasper County telling in the Lufkin media market. Coordinates approximate the Neches River in Jasper County between Lufkin and Jasper.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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