Pegleg Crossing Gold Bullion — Menard County

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Pegleg Crossing Gold Bullion — Menard County

Lost Treasure TX • Menard County County
Description
Pegleg Crossing on the San Saba River near Menard — alleged burial spot of $30,000 in gold bullion from 19th-century trail traffic between San Angelo and the Hill Country.
Historical Notes
Pegleg Crossing is a historic ford on the San Saba River in Menard County, east of San Angelo. The Rocker Box Menard County list cites guidebook lore of $30,000 in gold bullion buried near the crossing. Menard anchors the San Saba treasure-hunting tradition that includes the Lost San Saba / Bowie mine legends (see separate database entries). Pegleg Crossing appears in compilations as a distinct bullion-cache tale along the same river corridor. Coordinates approximate Pegleg Crossing area. Private ranch land; respect property and historic sites.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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