The Treasure of Money Hill

Logging Operations in the early 1900s

Paper Mill at Bogalusa

Money Hill tung orchards

Early general store at Money Hill

Money Hill acquired its name in the late 1800s. Legend has it that swashbuckling Barataria pirates and smugglers, perhaps even the notorious Jean Lafitte, buried some of their stolen loot at Money Hill. The allure of these local tales was so strong that treasure hunters still explored the grounds looking for buried loot well into the 1930s.

The Goodyear family has been the dedicated caretakers of this magnificent property for nearly 100 years. Originally purchased by the Goodyear family as a logging site in the late 1800s, the two Goodyear brothers (Charles and Frank Goodyear) created the paper mill (and much of the subsequent town that sprang up around it) in Bogalusa, Louisiana. For decades the property supported the timber, pulp, paper and tung oil industries. More recently, it was transformed into a fondly-remembered campground for family vacationers and sportsmen.

Now entering its most distinguished period as a private golf community, Money Hill offers both simplicity and sophistication in a resort-like setting.

Want to know more about the unique history of the property and the Goodyear family? Download an article about our historic legacy here.