Belmont Flood Lost Safes — Grand Forks County

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Belmont Flood Lost Safes — Grand Forks County

Lost Treasure ND • Grand Forks County County
Description
Belmont ghost-town legend of several safes containing a large amount of wealth lost during a flood — a Red River valley commercial-cache tale east of Grand Forks.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Grand Forks County compilation records several safes containing a large amount of wealth lost during a flood of the town of Belmont, citing Buried Treasures You Can Find. Belmont was an early Red River steamboat landing and rival to Grand Forks before repeated floods and rail competition shrank the settlement. Coordinates mark the former Belmont townsite along the Red River. Distinct from Fort Abercrombie strongbox lore in Richland County — legend only.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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