Has Plummer's Gold Been Found?

The mystery of Henry Plummer's lost treasure was detailed in a May 2, 1990, episode of "Unsolved Mysteries." Though several people have claimed to have found the gold, there has never been a confirmation of its finding, or even of its existence.

Is there hidden treasure in Montana?

Hidden Treasure Chest Filled With Gold And Gems Is Found In Rocky Mountains. Forrest Fenn, the millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the Rocky Mountains, says someone has finally found it. The riddle of the prize's location is in a poem from his book, The Thrill of the Chase.

Who hung Henry Plummer?

Ned Ray was the first hanged, followed by Buck Stinson–both men spewing epithets every step of the way. According to one legend, Plummer promised to tell the vigilantes where $100,000 of gold was buried, if they would let him live. However, the vigilantes ignored this as they gradually hoisted him up by the neck.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.