Treasure Hunting in Kentucky

Civil War cavalry routes, Daniel Boone-era frontier sites, and Jesse James cache rumors in the eastern hills.

Top Kentucky treasure regions: Daniel Boone NF; Jesse James caves (Adair County); Cumberland Gap; Kentucky River palisades.

Famous documented cases in Kentucky: Jesse James Adair County cache; Confederate paymaster Cumberland Gap; Frontier station caches.

Terrain in Kentucky: Heavily forested mountains, sandstone cliffs, and karst country.

Best seasons for field work in Kentucky: October–April.

Kentucky state parks are managed by Kentucky State Parks (https://parks.ky.gov/); check its rules before detecting in any state park.