The Oxford Eagle | Legend of Lafayette County’s lost Indian gold

Former Oxonian J.W. “Jay” Mitchell writes a guest column about a longtime local legend – gold that Indians received for their land was buried in Lafayette County – he heard at a recent class reunion. (February 28, 2012, Page 4)

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Published: February 28, 2012

Writer: J.W. Mitchell

Names: Becky Markette, Ben Markette, Betty Markette, Bonny Markette, Glen Alderson

Places: Lafayette County, Taylor, Yocona Bottom

Tags: buried gold in Lafayette county, Chickasaw Indians, guest column, local legends, Opinion

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