Baron Castine Buried Fortune

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Baron Castine Buried Fortune

Lost Treasure ME • Hancock County County
Description
Hancock County legend that Baron de Castine buried a large fortune near his home at Castine on Penobscot Bay — only a small portion ever reported found.
Historical Notes
Castine was a strategic Penobscot Bay settlement tied to French and Acadian trade in the colonial era. Compiled Atlantic Coast guides credit Baron Castine with concealing a large fortune near town. Treasure hunters have recovered small portions over the centuries, keeping the larger hoard in Hancock County folklore.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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