North Carolina's Okracoke Island is a most often mentioned potential location, but locations such as Tybee Island in Georgia are also talked about.
Three centuries ago in an epic battle, Blackeard lost his life off Okracoke Island. It had been one of his favorite hideouts from 1717 to 1718, so high on the possibles list.
As Blackbeard used the Georgia coastline, many speculated that, like Okracoke Island, Tybee Island might have been an attraction.
There is even an island called Blackbeard's Island in Georgia. This 5618 acre area has salt marsh and other natural beauty.
Tybee Island Pirate Festival occurs second week of October and is a real fun event.
In 1996, Blackbeard's ship was found off the shores of North Carolina. The thing is - do you necessarily die where you hid a treasure? Nope.
Blackbeard was beheaded. It was said his head was tied to the bow and his body thrown into the Pamlico sound.
Although many have reported seeing Blackbeard's ghost, they have yet to show proof. One photo circulated for a time of his head in the water was taken down from Internet images.
Does Blackbeard linger? I seriously doubt he cares about the treasure now - he moved on to the "real" world.
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