| Zwaanendael is located near the intersection of King's | | | | Blackbird Creek is located near Blackbird on State |
| highway, and Savannah Rd. Near Lewes, in Sussex | | | | route 10, in New Castle County. Another story of a |
| County. | | | | pirates hoard that has circulated for years has to do |
| The Dutch founded this town in the early 1600's. | | | | with Blackbeard the pirate. Supposedly, Blackbeard |
| However, Indian raids on the town were a constant. It | | | | buried a treasure on the banks of the creek near |
| could be very possible that many treasures were | | | | Blackbird. |
| buried by the occupants knowing of impending attacks. | | | | Kelley Island is located in Delaware Bay near Bombay |
| The practice of burying belongings before or during | | | | Hook National Wildlife Refuge. |
| attacks happened quite often during that period of | | | | Two pirates, James Gillian, and Captain Kidd apparently |
| time. And because people were killed during those | | | | buried two separate treasures in this area. For years |
| attacks, the treasures, or personal items may have | | | | old coins have washed onto the beaches, probably |
| never been recovered. | | | | coming from the shipwrecks. |
| Odessa is located on U.S. 13 in New Castle County, it | | | | Laurel is located in Sussex County, rte 24. A treasure |
| was settled in 1700 by English settlers. Odessa was | | | | called the "Patty Cannon Treasure" is supposedly |
| originally named Appoquinimink, the same name as the | | | | buried in this area. Apparently it consists of gold and |
| creek it was settled on. This town was rebuilt in 1725 | | | | silver coins. |
| after being destroyed by the Indians. There are stories | | | | It is important that you always ask for permission |
| of buried treasures in that area. | | | | when entering private property. If you are going on to |
| New Castle is located on the west bank of the | | | | State or Federal Land, in search for lost treasure, be |
| Delaware River, just south of Wilmington. There are | | | | sure to check with your State laws about any digging. |
| many tales of pirates frequenting this area. One | | | | The link below will provide you with more information |
| interesting story of buried treasure having to do with | | | | regarding Sate Laws. |
| pirates is the tale about pirates in 1699 bringing a very | | | | Good luck in your search for hidden treasure. |
| large treasure from Madagascar and burying it in a | | | | © Frank W. |
| well near the town jail. | | | | |