Probably the greatest lost treasure story of all time. The history of the Lost Rhoades Mine is where Mormon history intersects with Native American, Spanish Conquistadors, and the possibility that large amounts of gold were given to Brigham Young and early Mormon settlers.
Location of Lost Rhoades Mine
Ken Sanders shows map and tells location of Lost Rhoades Mine in this Utah Stories video where we also interview Bob Campbell from All About Coins.

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