Realitos Burro-Load Silver Well — Duval County

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Realitos Burro-Load Silver Well — Duval County

Lost Treasure TX • Duval County County
Description
Realitos legend that six burro loads of silver were thrown into a well near the community south of Freer on the Duval County rail and ranch corridor.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Duval County lost-treasure compilation states that six burro loads of silver were thrown into a well near Realitos. Realitos is a small Duval County community south of Freer on the historic sheep-and-rail corridor between San Diego and the Rio Grande hinterland. Burro-load and well-sink tales are common in South Texas guidebooks citing W. C. Jameson's Guide to Treasure in Texas. No authenticated recovery is documented at Realitos. Coordinates mark Realitos in southern Duval County.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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