Pine Mountain Miner One Point Five Million

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Pine Mountain Miner One Point Five Million

Lost Treasure KY • Pike County County
Description
Pine Mountain legend of a miner burying one and a half million dollars on the ridge — among Pike County's largest named hoard traditions.
Historical Notes
Pine Mountain forms the rugged spine of eastern Pike County along the Virginia border. Compiled guides describe a miner concealing one and a half million dollars on Pine Mountain. The tradition complements Hueysville farmer caches and lost Swift silver mines in the same county.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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