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Posted on 04/22/2026 1:54:07 PM PDT by Libloather
In this year of America’s 250th anniversary, archaeologists and college students recently discovered artifacts dating back to the American Revolution — including one infamous 18th-century robbery.
The dig took place in Newtown, Pennsylvania, some 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as local outlet WFMZ reported. Students from Bucks County Community College worked alongside employees from the Mercer Museum during the excavation.
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The gang, many of whom were part of the Doan family, robbed the Bucks County treasury of a large sum — 1,200 silver Spanish dollars and 400 silver French crowns, as well as other cash.
“The robbery began at the home of county treasurer, John Hart, where the gang seized a bundle of cash that had not yet been deposited in the treasury as well as the keys to the treasury,” Flack said.
The historian added that some of the outlaws held Hart hostage, while the other half of the gang robbed the treasury, just half a mile away.
“The gang unlocked the door to the treasury, but had to break open a locked desk by prying the drawers open with knives,” he added. The desk is currently on display at the Mercer Museum.
Though the Doan Gang robbery remains a notable chapter, Flack said it’s only one small part of the property’s “incredible” history.
He said the treasury was used to store gunpowder in the early days of the American Revolution — and Continental Army soldiers were camped throughout Bucks County.
“Some of the Hessian [mercenaries] taken prisoner at the Battle of Trenton were imprisoned in the jail next to the treasury,” Flack noted.
“Multiple members of the Doan gang were imprisoned in the jail next to the treasury.”
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I didn't check, I'd be flabbergasted if someone hasn't brought up that bogus Civil War gold story again.
The article never reveals the date of the robbery, but it took place on October 22, 1781.
“Remarkable!’’.
I lost my stash.
Never paint a map in water colors people!!!!
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