A historical account of a stagecoach robbery in the 1800s has reignited discussions surrounding a rumored buried treasure near the Nevada State Prison. While the story has captured the attention of many, no definitive evidence exists to confirm the alleged riches.
According to the historical account, a Wells Fargo stagecoach was en route from Virginia City to Carson City, carrying a significant shipment of gold intended for the Carson City Mint. During a stop in Empire, four men robbed the stagecoach looting the valuable cargo and passengers of their personal belongings.
A posse caught up with the bandits, with three killed and Manuel Gonzales apprehended, who eventually received a 20-year sentence to the Nevada Territorial Prison.
While in prison, Gonzales claimed to other inmates that he knew the location of the buried Wells Fargo gold shipment. He boasted that he could see the spot from his prison cell, which overlooked the area near the Nevada State Prison.
Despite ongoing rumors and occasional searches conducted by guards over the years, and with no treasure unearthed, the lack of tangible evidence has left many experts skeptical of the existence of the alleged buried treasure.
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