Jean de Champlaigne Catonsville Fortune

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Jean de Champlaigne Catonsville Fortune

Lost Treasure MD • Baltimore County County
Description
Catonsville legend that Frenchman Jean de Champlaigne buried a large fortune near his home — a colonial-era hoard in western Baltimore County.
Historical Notes
Catonsville rose along the Frederick Turnpike west of Baltimore in Baltimore County. Compiled Mid-Atlantic guides credit Jean de Champlaigne with concealing a substantial fortune near his residence. The tale pairs with Druid Hill Captain Kidd lore and Baltimore mansion gold-coin caches.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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