Whether it’s to sample some unique-to-Texas wines at the daily wine tastings, or to convene for dinner under the stars at Francesca’s at Sunset, be sure to pop in to Steinheimer’s…a hidden treasure indeed! per Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964 Lost Gold of the Llano Country (Legends of Buried Treasure and Lost Mines); Life and Legends of Lafitte the Pirate (Pirates and Pirate Treasure in Legend); The Holy Spring of Father Margil at Nacogdoches (Legendary Origins of Texas Flowers, Names, and Streams); How the Brazos and Colorado Originated (Legendary Origins of Texas … 1 talking about this. One of the oldest of the Texas treasure legends is the one about the Spanish silver cache. Steinheimer’s Bar, complete with a copy of Steinheimer’s buried treasure map on the ceiling, seemed to have something for everyone, no matter if it is a relaxing cocktail at the resort’s signature bar, a cigar in the wood-paneled, leather-accented cigar lounge, on eye … This story turned out to be an exception.
Many of the clues the map laid out have been discovered and some of the reputed treasure even found. This Weekend: The Original Big Juicy, Boy Band Singers turned … Urvin probably knew exactly what he’d found. To find the treasure, the 13-year old has to over come several obstacles. The index begins on page 271. She is strong enough to overcome the physical obstacles, but can she scale a huge emotional wall that blocks her way?
When pursued by hostile Comanches, the leaders of the pack train decided to bury the silver rather than give it up to the Comanches. Similar TV Episodes: This Weekend: Real Deal NOLA Eats, a Trip to the Bajas and Classic New York Cocktails . Stories of a Mexican treasure buried somewhere in that area had been retold for decades. Since Steinheimer was German, his lost treasure was said to be silver bullion and it's buried under a tree, it doesn't appear acedigger is looking for that cache. This story is based on a Spanish document from the conquistador era, telling us about a Spanish pack train of burros (donkeys) carrying 40 jackloads of silver. While horseback riding on her grandfather's Texas ranch, the native Californian discovers an old bottle containing Karl Steinheimer's treasure map. Collection of popular Texas legends, including tales about buried treasure, the supernatural, pirates, origins of Texas flowers, and other miscellaneous legends.
From custom bouquets to items taken in trade through The Pawning Planners, our inventory is an eclectic mix of treasures. Though Texas history is crammed with stories about lost gold and silver—the Lost Bowie Mine, Steinheimer’s silver, Jean Lafitte’s buried booty—we don’t see a lot of stories about found treasures.
Out of all the Spanish treasure tales in the North Texas area, the Spider Rock story is probably the most authentic because of the finding of the buried map, number of relics and ancient smelter sites.