Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/mytimeatportia/images/e/e3/Saint%27s_Set_Rock.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190613011732, https://mytimeatportia.fandom.com/wiki/Saint%27s_Top. Shootout At Round Rock. San Antonio Express News. She has reported on several high-profile stories during her career at KSAT and specializes in trending news and things to do around Texas and San Antonio. Amazing Story of Sam Bass And Hidden Treasure West of Prairie Dell Told in Detail. Temple News. Finding some wooden boxes, the bandits broke them open revealing $60,000 worth of freshly minted $20 gold pieces headed from the San Francisco Mint to an Eastern bank (Smith 32). His face glistening with the sheen of sweat, he works faster and faster, listening all the while for distant hoofbeats. Born in 1851 on a farm in Indiana, Sam Bass was orphaned by age 13. Another account mentioned that Grimes was concerned because he thought that Sam was wearing two pistols, which was one more than the law permitted in Round Rock (Round Rock Remembers). Their first train job took place at Big Spring Station, Nebraska at 10:48 P.M. on September 18, 1877, under a big moon. This scavenger hunt is full of fun prizes, twists, and turns that will take you all around the Denton square. Stolen Bank Loot Buried Near Red River. Over the following few months, they held up seven stagecoaches, but only fared small payoffs. Still others claim that he lived out his life on a ranch in New Mexico (Webb Century of Frontier Defense 390). The first clash of the Bass War occurred on April 29 at Cove Hollow. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; #1. They wound up in Nebraska, sold the herd, and attempted then failed at prospecting in the Black Hills. No one can figure out who the men where or why the shootout occurs. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "raregold-20"; However, Frank did not abandon his friend but camped nearby him (Reed and Tate 222). Is there treasure on the Denton Square? The shooting had attracted the attention of Ranger Ware, who was receiving a shave at the time. Packsaddle Mountain in eastern Llano County is another alleged Bass treasure location. There's a cache of silver said to be buried outside Leander. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. He and his siblings went to live with their uncle and his nine children, where they received no formal schooling. Ranger Ware claimed that he later saw him in the Arizona State Prison, using the name of Downing (Centennial Commission). Legendary outlaw Sam Bass is said to have buried his bounty from stagecoach, train and bank robberies near Round Rock. The Governor decided that the time had come to call in the Texas Rangers to capture the bandits; thus the Bass War began. Westernlore Press, Tucson, Arizona: 1988. No ones found the Spanish silver cache, but some treasure seekers in this area have struck goldor gemstones, as the case may be. Historical Round Rock. In that spirit, Shaun Treat has collaborated with We Denton Do It to create a treasure hunt keeping with the historical legend. I received a letter from Sam that she had a treasure map - said it could be a prank. Instead he went straight and started a successful cattle ranch in New Mexico.Subscribe to my youtube channelhttps://goo.gl/nbxyytdon't forget to hit the like button and bell notification.If you're looking for a new metal detector or equipment click this link and Give Kellyco a try. Ware and Jones were also joined in the fight for a time by a one-armed man named Stubbs, who had picked up Grimes gun and opened fire on the bandits (When Sam Bass). There is a shootout on Casey train and two men are dead. Following a train robbery outside of Big Springs, Nebraska, Sam Bass and other outlaws got away with 3,000 twenty-dollar gold pieces, along with jewelry and moneytaken from the passengers. There are many accounts of what became of Frank Jackson after he left Round Rock. Casey Jones S01E26.Treasure of Sam Bass - video Dailymotion Watch fullscreen 3 years ago Casey Jones S01E26.Treasure of Sam Bass Iceman Follow Browse more videos Lost Treasures of the Old West E 1 SAM BASS CASEY JONES - MRS. CASEY JONES - Episode Thirty-Two 4:37 21:21 11:04 Featured channels euronews (in English) SWNS Bass did confess that if I killed him [in reference to Deputy Grimes], he is the first man I ever killed. On Sunday, July 21, 1878, the doctor told Sam that it would not be long; Sam supposedly said, Let me go, and a few minutes later opened his eyes and exclaimed, The world is bobbing around me and then died at 3:58 on his twenty-seventh birthday (Smith 35). Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map: Shadowfen. So Frank never returned to get the outlaw gold. The search for buried Hill Country treasure begins at its edge, in the community of Round Rock. Another Longhorn Cavern tale involves the search for a treasure supposedly buried on Woods Ranch near Burnet. The hunt revolves aroundlocal trivia about Denton's most notorious outlaw, Sam Bass. amzn_assoc_asins = "0882899090,0874831784,B00005A3L1,B01N0G34JP,B06X9Q16R7"; There are a number of legends and folklore pertaining to the lost treasure of the outlaw Sam Bass. However, the most convincing evidence that the Sam Bass legend continues was the publication of yet another meticulously documented book on Sam, The Tenderfoot Bandits by Paula Reed and Grover Ted Tate in 1988. Sam was being held in the saddle by Frank while he put new bullets into his pistol (Webb Century of Frontier Defense 387). With his shave only half done, Ware had rushed out of the shop and fired at the fleeing outlaws. There is an odd place on the back wall/cliff that looks like an entrance. Texas is estimated to have $340 million in buried treasure, more than any other state . Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. The tale started many years following the death of Bass. His metal detector indicated there is gold and silver buried at the site but the owners of the land wont allow him to dig unless a federal court rules in Smiths favor. Creation Information Creator: Unknown. The Sam Bass Gang in Round Rock. True West. Bass told them that Frank continued his retreat at his insistence. At the same time, Ranger Ware crossed the street from Highsmiths Livery Stable to the barber shop. A few Dentonites claimed Sam had left his treasure somewhere on the Denton Square with a trusted confederate, who took its secret location to their grave before Frank returned. Lets get out of here. Undaunted, Sam was soon flashing his stolen gold pieces around and living it up in the North Texas towns (Smith 33). He was shot trying to rob a Round Rock bank. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; I found this and wanted to share. Pirate Jean Laffite's Lost Silver Load. With Alan Hale Jr., Bobby Clark, Eddy Waller, Dub Taylor. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Texas, the Lone Star state that Provident calls home, contains an estimated $340 million in hidden treasure, which is a higher sum than any other US state. If you believe everything you Google, the location of Sams gold is definitely hidden somewhere different across three states, depending upon which treasure hunter you believe. He ran to the street, his face still lathered, and for a time, single-handedly fought the fleeing bandits (When Sam Bass). The firing had also attracted the attention of Major Jones, who was at the International and Great Northern Telegraph Office at the time of the initial shooting. In 1925, W.E. The Texas and Pacific Railroad was hit on April 4th at Eagle Ford and again on the 10th at Mesquite. Carmack, George. One of our favorite historians, Shaun Treat, is to thank for the knowledge and elbow grease putting this one together. Larimore, who was leaving the country, declared that he would hide the mine so well that no other person would ever find it. Sheriff Eagan employed Sam not as a deputy but as a farmhand; he curried the horses, milked the cows, cut firewood, but, most importantly, Sam spent some time as a teamster. Writers Kevin Burns (developed for television by) Mark D'Anna Joe Lessard Stars Matty Blake Further supporting this theory is the account from Bass himself who indicated that he had been shot before he reached the horses, not in the alley where Harold claims to have shot him, and that the man that shot him had lather on his face. He's not just famous, he's INfamous. Many people have believed that there was no way that he could have spent the money; so they have speculated that Bass hid his gold. By the late 1870s Bass and his gang had both the Pinkerton Detectives and the Texas Rangers hot on his trail. Plus other artifacts. You can hit it with the drill or your pickaxe until it's destroyed and exposes a chest. Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map: Bangkorai. Physical Description 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 7 in. Legend says theres close to $3 million buried in Austin. This is reputed to be Bass's Cove Hollow in Denton, TX They had plans to rob a bank there. Yet this fast turnaround led to future stories of Sam hiding his stash in various places around Texas while he went out and committed more robberies. Sam Bass 1851-1878 Died at age 27 Timeline Sam Bass, outlaw, was born on a farm near Mitchell, Indiana, on July 21, 1851, a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Jane (Sheeks) Bass. After dividing the loot, the outlaws split up. The location was said to be in a hollow tree on what is now the Sam Bass Road, about two miles west of Round Rock. Cove Hollow outside Sanger, caves at Pilot Knob,near Grapevine Lake, and Dentons Crosstimbers thickets have long been rumored locations. Get started by scanning the QR code in the image above. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a few more robberies, including at least one more involving a train, Bass met his demise in Round Rock, Texas on July 19th, 1878. Several witnesses said Bass, even as he lay dying, said the man who shot him had shaving lather on his face. After years of searching, one of the treasure hunters went to seek the advice of a palmist, whose cryptic recommendation was to dig under the footprint. There was speculation that this footprint might be a foot-shaped impression on the ceiling of one of the Longhorn Cavern rooms. Read the full story of Money Hill on LegendsOfAmerica.com. The Texas Rangers, sensing the threat to their organization implied in this, chose to respond by proving that they were still an effective deterrent to crime. On Friday the 19th, Sam, Frank and Seaborn went into New Town to case the bank one final time; Murphy had stayed behind in Old Town in the hopes of getting in contact with Major Jones. The Union Pacific gold train robbery happened in Big Springs, Nebraska and to this day remains to be one of the largest train holdups in history. Out of concern for their own safety, the Texas Rangers decided to call off the search for Bass until Saturday morning. He cant let anyone see himhe has something to hide. The bandits forced the station- master to signal the coming express train to halt and then boarded. At the official inquest, Ware replied that he did not believe that he had shot Bass and Harold claimed that he did; thus, this is how it went into the official record. During the four months of the Bass War, the gang became the stuff of legend; they led the Rangers on long chases with narrow escapes. Valve Corporation. Part of the confusion over who actually shot Bass stems from the fear of the Rangers and Round Rock citizens. When questioned, they replied that they were working on the foundation for a new bridge and, later, the foundation of a fine house. A guard was kept on the tunnel at night. They chose Bass to be their example, and they set out to capture him at any cost. Rumor has it that some of the money is hidden in Cove Hollow, near Denton. With his death went the knowledge of the location of his treasure caches at Cove Hollow. The Black Hills Bandits, as the gang was known, tired of the puny payoffs from the stage robberies, turned their attention to the more lucrative crime of train robbing. New clues to the $60,000 in newly minted gold coins from the train robbery that Sam Bass buried just before he died in a bank hold up in Round rock Texas. Some say Texas Ranger George Herold shot him. After four days, Sam and Jack Davis split from the other men and rode back to Denton (Centennial Commission). The treasure has never been recovered and is said to be in a hollow tree somewhere about 2 miles west of Round Rock. After discussion, the gang decided that the robbery would occur at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday July 20 (Smith 35). One of Round Rocks major streets bears his name as do several businesses. Some say he squandered it on the notoriously costly vices of whiskey, women, and gambling, while others guess the notoriously generous outlaw had spread it around while on the lam from the law. E.F. Chandler gathered this information from one of the surviving outlaws Frank Jackson back in the late 1920's who passed away in 1930. Williamson County Sun Publishers, Georgetown, Texas: 1973. Among this treasure is the hidden loot of Sam Bass, an infamous outlaw who lived in the late 1800s. "Oil workers actually picked up readings that metal was to be found at the bottom of the lake. Sam Bass Cave Near Pilot Knob Description Exterior view of Sam Bass Cave located near Pilot Knob. Reckon you got what it takes to solve the mystery to #GetSamsGold? Grimes never even had the opportunity to draw his gun; six bullet holes were found in his dead body (DiGesualdo and Thompson 113). After being mortally wounded in a Round Rock TX shootout and dying on his 27th birthday in 1878, Sam left everyone wondering what happened to his fortune in gold. During his short time as an outlaw, Bass and his gang stole quite a bit of money and according to legend he hid a good deal of loot in several remote caves throughout Texas. New clues to the $60,000 in newly minted gold coins from the train robbery that Sam Bass buried. However, you walk in and disappear, but you don't really go anywhere. Sam saved up his money and bought a racehorse that allowed him to quit his job and focus on racing and gambling. The Laginas and Matty Blake help treasure hunters Donna McCauley and Gypsy Jewels search two hideouts in Mineral Springs, Texas where the legendary outlaw Sam Bass is believed to have stashed more than a million dollars in stolen gold. I'm in SE Texas, welcome to the hunt for treasure! One member of the gang was killed while Bass was mortally wounded. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Bass went to his hideout at Cove Hollow near Denton, Texas. Two of the privates murdered their co-conspirators. Some of the loot has been recovered, but the rest of these hidden treasures in Texas have mysteriously disappeared. Weve been working with a new mint to ensure the continued quality of one of our most popular products. I live about 35 miles from the cow town Ogallala Ne. ONeal, Bill. 8 Lost Treasures of Texas. University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas: 1965. By using this site you consent to the use of these cookies by various third-party partners such as Google and other advertisers. No treasure was ever recovered, and today there is little remaining of the original McNeil, located in the northern part of Travis County near Round Rock. This resulted in the arrests of both Jim Murphy and his father Henderson. Ifyado, well seeya at the secret hideout! Gillett. courtesy of the Texas Ranger Museum. The Rangers, under the direction of Captain Lee Hall, were able to take the gang by surprise while they were resting at Jim Murphys house. Mary Matson, a black woman who had been employed by Sam Bass to cook some meals earlier in the week, observed the funeral from a cotton patch. The Story of the Texas Rangers. The two arrived in Denton, and Sam found employment with Sheriff W. F. Dad Eagan (who would later spend much effort searching for the outlaw Bass) (Webb Century of Frontier Defense 371-372). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. One story places the hidden gold in a cave in East Mountain at Mineral Wells (Grigsby). Heading west, back into the heart of the Hill Country, lie a number of treasure sites. Supposedly, he diverted a gully directly into the mine, filling it with silt. Sam began working for the sheriff as a farmhand and teamster, which acquainted him to the country trails and back roads that he would later use as a bandit. About the Authors: Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of travel writers and guidebook authors based in the Texas Hill Country. Major Jones was surprised to hear that the gang was moving so far south; he immediately directed Rangers Dick Ware, Chris Conner and George Harold to proceed to Round Rock and be on the lookout for any members of the Bass Gang. The two men hauled out several hundred pounds of the metal, shaping it into bullets. Day two they go into C. Doc has written about numerous local places and personalities at his Denton Haunts blog, and is forever indebted to the great work of the fine folks with the Denton County Department of History & Culture as well as our local keepers of history like Mike Cochran and Laura Douglas at the Emily Fowler Library for their tireless work in helping preserve Dentons intriguing past. Texas is estimated to have $340 million in buried treasure, more than another other state in the U.S., according to TexasHillCountry.com. A few of the men were later captured or killed. So how knows what could be hidden around this area. After 1875, Sam never again held a permanent job, living instead on his gambling proceeds and eventually on thieving (Webb Century of Frontier Defense 372). The doctors who examined Sam noted that the bullet had hit a cartridge in his belt and then split in two, part entering his back and passing out near his groin, the other part lodging in his body. Returning with supplies, they were unable to locate the spot where they had buried the treasure. Such was the fame of Bass that it was believed that the person who shot hm would be subsequently killed by one of Basss supporters; thus, individuals were not anxious to be known as the person responsible for killing him (England). Thanks for having me! Frank left his horse with Sam and hid his saddle in the brush nearby; after a tearful farewell Frank rode off. In 1869, Sam left and found work in Mississippi, where he learned how to shoot a pistol. #1 in our Accounts of the Old West series. Jan. 1970: 31+. Williamson County Deputy Sheriff Caige Grimes was waiting and watching a ways off. Sams fame spread to Great Britain in the late 1800s, culminating in a wax statue of Sam in Madam Tussauds Waxworks in London (Ibid.). The end result would be the death and capture of Sam and the renewed faith and financial support for the Rangers (Centennial Commission). Oct 8, 2004. Secret map to the famous outlaw Sam Bass hideout and treasure. One of Sam Bass' hideout caves near Pilot Knob, amongst hundreds of purported spots scoured for hidden gold. I'm Looking to link up with people who have an interest in looking for the "Sam Bass Treasure" or have info on the "Sam Bass Treasure" not much info out on it. Seeking immunity, and with an interest in collecting the reward money, Jim agreed to rejoin the Bass Gang and betray Sam to the Rangers (Ibid. Snavely of Taylor, who had hunted treasure for 60 years, found a ruby arrowhead weighing 15 karats, along with many other gemstones. When the procession passed the house of J. W. Ledbetter, a Methodist Minister, he joined in and conducted a Christian funeral ceremony for Sam (Carmack 1B). Sam Bass was born in Indiana, as everyone who has ever heard the " Ballad of Sam Bass " knows. The maps stated that the location of Bass treasure was in a hollow tree on what is now called Sam Bass Road, roughly two miles west of Round Rock. Sam Bass was a noted outlaw and train robber who led two gangs during the days of the Wild West - the Black Hills Bandits between 1876-1877 and the Bass Gang of Texas that operated in 1877-1878 The noted train robber was born in Mitchell, Indiana, on July 21, 1851, to Daniel and Elizabeth Jane Bass. Anyone have a suggestion or other help? Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Murphy telegraphed the plan to officials causing Texas Rangers to be dispatched to Round Rock to apprehend the robbers. Reconstruction had just ended and the state government was still weak. Sam Bass and the Myth Machine. The American West. The men took the loot near where Shoal Creek empties into the Colorado. Bass explained to the questioning Rangers that his wounds had forced him to stop near the spot he was currently at last night. The men divided the gold up equally between themselves and left the scene in pairs, each pair traveling in a different direction. The prizes are very real, with a grand prize of $100 to the first treasure hunter who can chase down and complete the QR clues, but runner-up rewards (including a pass to this year's 35 Denton and much more) to the next 10 who are able to finish the challenge! With permission from private landowners, anyone is free to take a pick and shovel and, like generations have done in the past, search for gold. Legend has it that that Sam Bass used Longhorn Cavern as a hideout and that he left stolen money there. Treasure of Sam Bass: Directed by George Blair. An estimated $340 million. Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map: Eastmarch. This eventually took them to Nebraska, where they sold the herd and used the money to take up gold prospecting in the Black Hills. Born in 1851 on a farm in Indiana, Sam Bass was orphaned by age 13. It's how we do our books. The Sam Bass shootout was no doubt a unifying event for the young town of Round Rock. Born in 1851 on a farm in Indiana, Sam Bass was orphaned by age 13. All rights reserved. Why would anyone wear camouflage while metal detecting? Other lawmen, who had also been lying in wait, opened fire. They send a probe down and it hit metal just before a giant storm hit, destroying the raft and any other evidence, according to OnlyInYourState.com. If you are seeking to enter any of the caves that Sam Bass and his gang may have frequented, be sure to always exercise the utmost care and caution as cave exploration is most certainly a dangerous task. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Before long, one of the privates had killed the other. Sam, Frank Jackson, Seaborn Barnes and Jim Judas Murphy arrived in Round Rock Sunday night July 14. Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map: Rivenspire. Today, Sam Bass is not as well-known as he was in the past; however, the City maintains its historical legacy as evidenced by the street markers identifying the events in the celebrated shootout. It is entirely likely that there were several treasures, likely buried in several different areas. While no one is entirely certain if this is true or not, the area is certainly one in which Bass frequented quite a bit so there is certainly a chance. Additional information about the apprehension of Sam Bass is provided in the brochure Sam Bass and the Great Round Rock Shootout of July 19, 1878 originally produced by the Chamber of Commerce and distributed at the annual shootout reenactment during Frontier Days. While one man held the horses on the west side of the tracks, one man boarded the engine and held a pistol on the engineer. Monday they went into the town to case the bank and get a shave. Moore, who had been waiting outside the door of Kopperals Store, entered and opened fire on the bandits, shooting Bass through the hand. Odd thing is, after returning to Denton and living high on the hog for awhile, the Sam Bass Gang soon returned to banditry until the railroad-hired Pinkerton Detectives and the Texas Rangers turned him into Texas Public Enemy #1 with a bounty on his head. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I went to the area and found nothing. So finish that cup of coffee, put on your pants, turn your brain on and get to work. Think you can find some of the legendary hidden booty? Why would anyone wear camouflage while metal detecting? He soon formed a gang, robbed more stages and added to his caches. In 1860, Larimore took a last trip to the mine with a man named Jim Rowland. Thats not the cave at Cove Hollow. Dec. 26, 1938. He later recalled that he passed the bandits at this point without realizing who they were (When Sam Bass). DIME FEATURED MAKER: CARRIE CRUMBLEY OF RESOYCLED , DO THE DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL LIKE A PRO, THE MANY FACES OF DENTON'S FINE ARTS THEATER. It was at this position that he became acquainted with the country and learned all the trails, back roads and thickets that he would later use to elude the Texas Rangers (Webb Story of the Texas Rangers 104). I went to the area and found nothing. Back in Round Rock, Jim Murphy went into New Town and identified the body of Seaborn Barnes. SAN ANTONIO You could find buried treasure in the Texas Hill Country -- an estimated $340 million worth. In July, Sam and his gang made it down to Round Rock, just north of Austin. As for his alleged hidden loot, there are many theories as to where it might be hidden. Some say that Bass hid a cache of gold in East Mountain in Mineral Wells, while others think that the gold was hidden in a remote cave near Big Blue Spring for safekeeping during the bank robbery that was supposed to take place in Round Rock. Born on a farm two miles from Mitchell, Indiana on July 21, 1851, he was soon orphaned and he and his brother and sisters moved to a nearby farm to live with their uncle and his nine children. In a desperate attempt to flush the gang out, the Rangers conducted a sweep of all residents suspected of harboring the bandits. At the 1949 movie premiere of Calamity Jane and Sam Bass at the Campus Theater, several old timers claimed that an elderly Frank Jackson had secretly returned 12 years prior hunting for a pot of gold buried near Denton, but he never did find it. So the question remains: Is Sam Bass gold hidden somewhere in Denton? 3 hour hunt yields 8 and halfs cents! You are using an out of date browser. Rumor has it the outlaw hid gold in canvas sacks on Packsaddle Mountain and that some of it could still be there. It is believed that the ambush may have been set into motion by a member of Bass own gang who had cut a deal with law enforcement. Another pair, composed of James Berry and Nixon, was split up and Berry was captured; Nixon, it is assumed, escaped with his share to Canada. Paris and John run Doggone Texas an online guide to dog-friendly travel in the Lone Star State. Though no one has ever confirmed them or announced a discovery of any gold tied to Bass. Longhorn Caverns, outside Burnet, is said to be the home of more than one treasure trove. Some treasure hunters believe that Sam Bass treasure is now within a State Park, which unfortunately makes it off limits to metal detecting. Where there had once been a metal containerand possibly a treasurethere was only a rust-lined hole. The story changesinstead of a Mexican payroll it substitutes Confederate money in the hands of soldiers who were afraid the Capitol would be overrun toward the end of the Civil War. Bass went to his hideout at Cove Hollow near Denton, Texas. Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map: Malabal Tor. Sam Bass was a Texas outlaw who died in 1877 in Round Rock, Texas at a fairly young age. Another version of the story says the gold still lies hidden somewhere in the mountain. According to one version of the story, the rancher went to look for the laborer when he failed to return to the ranch. After the Mesquite Robbery, a cry of indignation went out from the people of North Texas. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Hispanic conquistadors reportedly hid a massive cache of gold and jewels in a mine shaft in the Franklin Mountains near El Pasos Guadalupe Mission. He soon formed a gang, robbed more stages and added to his caches. Sam Bass, an orphan from a young age, brought up a working man who earned success his way in horse racing, then tasted bitter failure and humiliation and probably a ton of self doubt because none . amzn_assoc_region = "US"; According to one source, this money, part of the Mexican payroll in 1836, was stolen by the paymaster, a general, and seven privates. amzn_assoc_title = "My Amazon Picks"; All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. KSAT reached out to the marketing team . After 1875, Sam never again had permanent full-time work. The legend says Bass used Longhorn Caverns as a hideout after some of his robberies although treasure seekers have yet to find any loot there. Published by the Sam Bass Centennial Commission, Round Rock, Texas. The Sam Bass legends are not the only treasure-filled stories flying around Williamson County. Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map: Reaper's March. His money and good spirits attracted many people, some of whom would later become a part of the Sam Bass Gang when he took to robbing trains in Texas. Digesualdo, Jane H. and Karen R. Thompson. There should be some big rock. This venture left the two broke. Sam Bass and five others took over the train depot and destroyed the telegraph. Hi Russell, 1978. Lost Treasure of John Singer on Padre Island. I have been researching treasure stories in Texas for my history students for an upcoming section. 1 Earlier versions of this web page used twophotos that frequently have been claimed to be ofSam Bass and his gang, but are disputed. 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