I ask many questions because I don’t no, before banks.

[49er12]

Early settlers or the people prior, important
ply we are hoping to find something of value to them, coins, relics, etc. with no significant evidence of a foundation these days, other than outhouse, wells etc did they bury the very little they had, is there documentation of the way they kept there valuable stuff

 

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[DizzyDigger]

Can't speak from experience as I've never spent much time looking for a
cache, however given the opportunity I would certainly check around
any type of landmarks, boulders, fence posts, etc.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Can't speak from experience as I've never spent much time looking for a
cache, however given the opportunity I would certainly check around
any type of landmarks, boulders, fence posts, etc.

If there was any substantial fencing, sometimes the money was hid near a corner post. Sometimes covered with a large rock. Remember they wanted quick access if the need arose AND didn’t want to be noticed by others. Speed was important. Of course you hear of: small vaults in cellar floors, under flooring, in walls, behind a loose brick. Whatever creative concept the person came up with. These are just from things I’ve read. I also haven’t found any caches.

 

[tamrock]

I read it was common to hide some on hand cash in a chicken coop. Chickens would panic if anyone would come snooping around and act as an alarm system.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I was told about an old bachelor farmer in NW Iowa. He weathered the depression and didn’t trust banks. He had a small pasture he kept his bull in. This bull was mean and acted like rodeo stock. He hid his savings in that pasture. I bet it worked.🐂

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

A lot of times items were buried where the location could be seen from the house. If there is a house still at the location, search areas that would be visible from the kitchen window.

 

[metrotec]

Way to go ..All of the above.
always check for a "loose" fence post near the house. Pull it out of the ground, and there would be a treasure.
Germans hid their valuables in milk cans
Around the fire place is a good place.