He told friends he had discovered the mine. In 1847-1848 during the time of the Hidalgo Treaty when Mexico sold the territory to the United Sates the Peraltas, knowing they would lose access to their mines made one last trip bringing hundreds of miners from Sonora to mine as much as they could, but were attacked by Apaches. Kinos Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson unlike other missions in California was both massive and opulent, and still stands today. The Dutchman found this mine, and his 'story' advises he 'obtained' it from Mexicans miners who were working it. setTimeout(function(){var t=document.createElement("script");t.setAttribute("src","https://sample.dragonforms.com/getEmbeddedClientScript.do?embeddedsite=TW_dispatch_nl"),t.setAttribute("type","text/javascript"),document.body.appendChild(t)},5); Become a subscriber today and youll recieve a new issue every month plus unlimited access to our full archive of backlogged issues. The Gold Rush was in full swing and Waltz wanted a piece of those potential fortunes. They planned to return, but once they left, they were never seen again. Finding gold at the Lost Dutchman mine. A cache of gold ore was stolen from a candle box . In this story (actually two interconnected stories), members of the Apache tribe are said to have a very rich gold mine located in the Superstition Mountains. Feldman absorbed every bit of information he could find on the history of mining in the region. Let's start with the basics. Is it any wonder then, that I prize it? Much of the interior is so brutal with severe weather shifts (the Apache winds) that much of the interior is off limits for search and rescue. It's likely this legend just got re-adapted to the Superstitions to boost the legend of the Lost Dutchman's mine. This first bucket of debris was five years in coming when the Forest Service finally released the first Treasure Trove Permit issued in the Superstition Wilderness. Ruth . You need at a bare minimum, at least a three- man team. Even if the stories of soldiers looking specifically for the Lost Dutchman mine are true, there's no evidence they actually found anything at all and didn't just move on empty-handed, no mysterious deaths required. It does not matter if Tomlinson engraved them or someone else did, exactly when they were made is not important, what matters is what is on them. Its believed the group buried their amassed bullion, hoping to return at a later time. He even has a gravesite you can visit today in Arizona. Later on came a long list of early and newly appointed Dons of Spain who also made forays into the Prima Alta looking for riches. The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. A note from Ruth saying he needed help and had discovered the mine was found in the Salt River. While this theory did not ignore the two holes in the skull, it did fail to explain how Ruth had managed to remove and bury the empty shell, then reload his gun, after shooting himself through the head". Both fabled and mythical, they have helped to drive the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Even though some have said the stones story is much older (it is true the source information is likely much older) than the Dutchmans time and therefor there is no connection, they are going to be slapping themselves in the face trying to overcome their denial when they realize the stones leadto the same birds nest. Quite a few people have made skeptical statements on some treasure forums including Treasurenet, THunting dot com, DesertUSA and a few others. They supposedly did and brought a good amount of gold back to town according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. Only one (sometimes two) could not be accounted for. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. First you drive to the outskirts of Phoenix and find Apache Junction, then pick up the old Apache Trail (route88) and go about 35 miles to Tortilla Flat, site of the old stage coach Pony express stop, along the Apache Trail. Then, she took the map that was either from Waltz's imagination or her own and made a whole lot of money selling copies of it. As the legend grew, so did the size of the fortune. However, Ruth ignored Barkely's advice, and set out for a two-week stint in the mountains. Intrigue Journal. , The Waterbury Democrat. The name comes from a prominent local legend of the enigmatic . Lost Dutchman Mine. In the weeks and months to come we will use much of the historical information, and show how it ties directly to what we have found. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper) Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizona's Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchman's Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that has. One member of his team, Mic McPherson, helped Feldman find the Lost Adams Diggings in 1989. Cravey said he would walk out of the mountains on June 28, 1947. OH, I almost forgot there is no cell phone service absolutely none. Jacob Waltz was a German immigrant, the Dutchman of the eponymous mine (dutch being a corruption of deutsch, the German word for German). He disappeared after going on a quest for the legendary 'Lost Dutchman's' gold mine in the Superstition Mountains. Skeptoid Media, 29 Jan 2013. Bus Tours. According to Thomas, it was on his deathbed that Jacob Waltz shared the story of his secret mine, and even provided a map to it filled with clues. The earliest documentation of him in the U.S. is an 1848 affidavit in which Waltz declared himself to be "about 38 years old". The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. Many of Ruth's personal effects were found at the scene, including a pistol (not missing any shells) and the metal pins used to mend his broken bones. #1. And now we get to the real problem with these legends there's basically zero evidence any of them ever happened. Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix. . Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. As the legend goes, prospector Jacob Waltz found a gold mine but went to his grave without sharing the secret of where that mine was located. Waltz, now the sole possessor of all the gold, eventually moved to Phoenix where he died in 1891, but not before relaying his story to his neighbor, Julia Thomas. But Blair suggested that this core story was distorted in subsequent retellings, comparing the many variants of the Lost Dutchman's story to the game of Chinese whispers, where the original account is distorted in multiple retellings of the tale.[15]. Waltz did claim to have a treasure, but he really didn't and was simply telling tall tales to make his life seem more interesting, then Julia Thomas believed him. Magill's adventures were chronicled in the book The Killer Mountains, by Curt Gentry. 1:00. Since federal regulations restrict the use of power equipment, the headframe operates much like it would have in the 19th century. Ruth ended his note with the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici. Nevertheless, the lore has led to the publication of several books (and, in turn, a few movies), although they mostly just embellish off the basics of the existing oral legend one of the great tales of treasure in modern history. Regardless, Dr. Thorne helped the man and he recovered, according to Legends of America. Documentation suggests that only two young boys survived and made it to Mexico. I want some feedback from people with knowledge about the lost Dutchman gold mine. Lost Mine found in the Superstition Mountains David Jones 14.3K subscribers Subscribe 6.6K 728K views 4 years ago #MOTSM #superstitionmountains #lostmine Mysteries of the Superstition. Over the next few weeks I will share some images that are safe for us to show. Erwin passed the information to his father Adolph, who had a long-standing interest in lost mines and amateur exploration. "[24], Authorities in Arizona did not convene a criminal inquest regarding Ruth's death. For one, the desert area bears remnants of the cliff dwellings of an ancient people whose identity is still unknown. 9 May 2022. For the first time ever, Arcana Exploration has undeniable physical proof that the mine exists, proof that is to say, photographic physical documentation that many of the generally excepted clues, are in fact real and do exist and are physically present in one location. [16] A man called Jacob Walz was born in September 1810 in Wrttemberg. That's not even counting those hunting the treasure in the ensuing years. The Lost Dutchman mine is far from the beginning of the legends of gold hidden in the Superstition Mountains. Three Aitons, father and two sons, are reported to have found what was known the past fifty years as the "Lost Dutchman" mine in the Bradshaw mountains. Weiser (if he ever existed at all) eventually met the same unfortunate fate as the Peraltas and was killed by the Apache, although some versions of the story have him murdered by his former partner. Let may say this; it is not important who engraved the stones, and if itwas Tomlinson and he being the maker or someone else being the engraver of the stones while historically interesting it is not the most important thing. It is believed that all were killed except for two Peralta family members who were severely wounded but managed to escape. Ron Feldman has it and has had it all of his adult life. Jesse Capen, a 35-year-old bellhop from. Supposedly, the Superstition Mountains have long been a sacred site for the nearby Apache tribe of Native Americans. For instance, about six of the maps are relevant, others may be relevant, but for now do not appear to be. Ruth did not return as scheduled, and no trace of him could be found after a brief search. After one hundred and twenty- five plus years incredibly, the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine has been found, proving that the legend is more than mere myth and as predicted by Jacob Waltz himself "No miner will ever find my mine". This seems to have been made up solely for the various legends, according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. Day-use areas open from sunrise to 10 p.m. It is an easy thing He knew that gold had been found in the Superstition Mountains. In the first, a doctor (sometimes said to be an Army doctor) called Dr. Thorne was said to have had a Native American man who needed medical assistance brought to him. The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Greatest Gold Horde Thats Never Been Found. Or, he never made any such claims at all and Thomas made up the whole story based on some gold ore she found in Waltz's possessions. from. This land grant was the basis of the James Reavis Arizona land swindle (Reavis became Willing's partner and continued to try to prove the authenticity of the land grant for years after Willing's death). by Bob Willis | Apr 1, 2005 | Travel & Preservation. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. Without doubt the most controversial but easily the most studied, researched and written about of all the historical documentation involving the Superstition Mountains, are the famous Peralta Stones. According to legends, a man named Jacob Waltz, the titular Dutchman (though he was actually German and not Dutch), came to America to seek out his fortune around the 1860s, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. Stories vary on how Waltz found this hidden treasure. He vanished into the mountains in 2009 and his body was not discovered until three years later, hidden in a crevasse 35 feet up a cliff, and destined to become yet another chapter in the continuing story of the lost mine. This is their turf and only the highly experienced and prepared should venture forward. Reading age. It wasnt until the late 1870s that the man who would give the mine its legendary name was able to lock down the location with the help of one of the Peraltas descendants. Except perhaps not. [19][20] After this was unsuccessful, Thomas and her partners were reported to be selling maps to the mine for $7 each. Further legends claim the conquistador and his men were bearing their own reserves of gold, looted from previous expeditions, but ended up leaving it behind when they escaped whatever was killing them. Since fortune has thought fit to bestow it upon me, I have only to use it properly and I shall arrive at the gold.. The story of the Peralta Stones is that they lead you to a small almost invisible ledge, like a small birds nest perched in the middle of a forest of giant oaks concealed by the natural elements, it obscures itself from all beasts of prey especially man. There's no evidence they ever came to Arizona at all. Now wait a minute isnt the fabled Lost Dutchman Mine located in the Superstitions? There's even been a ban on mining in the Superstition Mountains since 1984 due to the number of people coming and getting killed in mining accidents searching for the Lost Dutchman's gold. Blair contended that this story can be divided into "hawk" and "dove" versions, depending on whether the German(s) are said to behave violently or peacefully. Blair insisted that the Peralta portion of the story is unreliable, writing: "The operation of a gold mine in the Superstitions by a Peralta family is a contrivance of 20th century writers". 1. Blair suggested that "fragments of this legend have perhaps become attached to the mythical mine of Jacob Waltz".[6]. Lastly, the alleged mine directions Ruth had were from an 1895 newspaper account. Though the remains had been scattered by scavengers, they were undoubtedly Ruth's. In the years after the massacre, the legend around the Lost Dutchman Mine grew, attracting treasure-seekers who hoped to find the cache (perhaps worth about $200 million according to one estimate). Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains. A fire broke out overnight at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction and consumed the historic restaurant near Lost Dutchman State Park. It was loosely named Lost Deutschman or Lost German Mine, and to this day, anyone who researches or tries to find the gold are generally referred to as Dutch hunters. According to the story, in about 1912 Erwin C. Ruth gave some legal aid to Gonzales, saving him from almost certain imprisonment. He had metal pins in his leg, and used a cane to help him walk. I will provide a picture and a little information but nothing as far as revealing the location of this mine. National ArchivesA 19th century map detailing mines in Arizona. The Superstition Mountains in Arizona are bound to be home to at least a few good stories by virtue of their name alone. Adolph Ruth set out to find the Lost Dutchman Mine but apparently broke his leg on the journey. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. This is very important! After one hundred and twenty-five plus years incredibly, the lost Dutchman gold mine has been found, proving that the legend is more than mere myth and as predicted by Jacob Waltz himself "No miner will ever find my mine". Later that year, two easterners went looking for the lost mine. The earliest Lost Dutchman's mine in Arizona was said to have been near Wickenburg, about 180km (110mi) north-west of the Superstition Mountains: a "Dutchman" was allegedly discovered dead in the desert near Wickenburg in the 1870s alongside saddlebags filled with gold. The main shaft heads down to two tunnels. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. [8] The mine was quite profitable, earning about $35,000 in less than one year; Blair described this as "an unusually good return" for such a small gold mine to earn in such a relatively brief period. Willing died in 1874 before there had been a thorough investigation of the documents or opportunity to cross examine him on the stand as was later done with Reavis. Waltz was buried in Phoenix at what is now called the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. The conquistador and his men arrived and made their way deep into the mountains, despite the warnings of danger from the local Apache. Padre Kino founded many missions including Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson. Everyone loves a good treasure hunting story. In most variants of the story, the family of a man called Miguel Peralta discovered the mine and began mining the gold there, only to be attacked or massacred by Apaches in about 1850 in the supposed Peralta massacre. Since Ruth's death, there have been several other deaths or disappearances in the Superstition Mountains. In December, 1931, The Arizona Republic reported on the recent discovery of a human skull in the Superstition Mountains. Jack Humphrey Cameron, Texas The Dutchman, like most lost, Writers sometimes discover their muse on their own, but sometimes their muse finds them. I will make a statement in the near future that will surprise a lot of Dutch Hunters it surprised me. This is only speculation, what I do know is that, people who have dismissed the information on the stones, no matter who carved the stones, those non believers have been badly mistaken. First, let's talk about the geology of the mountains. . Some carved stones in the area are referred to as "Peralta Stones" and Spanish text and crude maps on them are considered by some to be clues to the location of a Peralta family gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, although others believe the stones to be modern fakes. And the answer is absolutely yes! After a five-year wait, HEAT obtained a Treasure Trove Permit for the purpose of re-excavating a mine in the Superstition Wilderness. Arcana Exploration is made up of a group of five friends and supporters, from central Ohio, who until five years ago knew very little if anything about the LDM. The Lost Dutchman Mine Lost In The Woods Podcast True Crime According to legends, the Lost Dutchman Mine is hidden in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. There are several paths that go through the brush and cacti. So far, they've filmed at locations that include the Treasure Hunter of the Year Awards, held at Apache Junction's Mammoth Saloon in March, and at Goldfield Ghost Town, an attraction that features a zip line and live staged gunfights. These Native American legends aren't the only tales involving religion and gold stores in the area. Troubles with the Apaches made the familys mining operation dangerous. Now, he may be on the edge of finding it. Many believe there is a connection and that they sold their families mine to Waltz and his partner. [13] In most versions of the tale, Jacob Waltz locates a rich gold mine in the Superstition Mountains (in many versions of the story, they rescue or help a member of the Peralta family and are rewarded by being told the location of the mine). (Above) In early October, before digging, the crew monitored the surface irregularities with a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Skeptoid Podcast. None of the tribes in the area ever considered the mountains to be sacred, and while the Apache tribe does have a thunder deity in their religious beliefs, they don't claim he lives in the Superstitions. That ore was recently analyzed by spectrographic analysis, and the results indicate that his ore does not match the ore from any known source. If no one comes forth to rightfully claim the treasure, its anyones guess. Kino is believed to have had a rich goldmine somewhere in the Superstition Mountains. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, \"Secrets of the Lost Map.\"#LegendoftheSuperstitionMountains Subscribe for more from Legend of the Superstition Mountains and other great The HISTORY Channel shows:https://histv.co/SubscribeToHistoryFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:http://www.history.com/shows/Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content:History Newsletter: www.history.com/newsletterWebsite - http://www.history.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTwitter - https://twitter.com/historyThe HISTORY Channel is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Hola amigos - I am writing this post because of the continuing controversy over whether there is any real evidence of the famous Lost Dutchman's gold mine. It seems likeliest one of two things happened. 54. The body of one dutch hunter (as they are known to locals) was found in the Superstition Mountains as recently as 2012. Dark Mountain: Directed by Tara Anase. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. It seems likely there was no Dr. Thorne, but there was a doctor in New Mexico who told a similar tall tale, except he was kidnapped by the Navajo tribe in his story. The Arizona fable about a mysterious gold mine east of Phoenix turns out to have real-life participants and corroboration. Visiting Lost Dutchman State Park. We miss it. It is generally accepted that the Peraltas and roughly 400 peon miners were massacred by the Apaches sometime around 1848. I've never done a forum before, so I am new to this. The Jesuits, who had been collecting the gold for many years from various sources, were said to be fleeing as they had been expelled from the Spanish empire, who owned most of the land that would eventually become the southwestern United States at the time, according to the Great American History Blog. In Lost Dutchman Mine 3D the player takes on the role of Fred Homestake. The legend of the Lost Dutchman began in the 1800s when an Apache attack massacred a Mexican mining family. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine - Found! As the story of Waltz supposed discovery goes, he and his partner Jacob Weiser re-opened the mine and were able to stash away gold of their own in the Superstitions. In yet another version of the tale, two (or more) U.S. Army soldiers are said to have discovered a vein of almost pure gold in or near the Superstition Mountains. Finally, there really was a successful gold mining family named Peralta, but they were in California, not Arizona, according to Gold Rush Nuggets. 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