The Lost Treasure Hoard Of Little Big Horn
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The Lost Treasure Hoard Of Little Big Horn

November 13, 202648 min

In 1874, Lt. Colonel George sent Custer on a scouting mission to the Black Hills area. He reportedly found something while he was there - gold. This sparked a gold rush of settlers flooding the sacred Native American lands, which in turned sparked off a war. In response to the uprising, Custer led his forces into the ill-planned Battle of Little Big Horn, where he made his infamous Last Stand. But, before the battle, some say there was treasure to be had - gold coins, paper currency, and other valuables brought to the battlefield. So, what happened to the treasure...

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