King Ben House of David Benton Harbor

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King Ben House of David Benton Harbor

Lost Treasure MI • Berrien County County
Description
Benton Harbor legend of King Ben and the House of David colony concealing an eleven-million-dollar fortune — among Berrien County's largest communal-era hoard traditions.
Historical Notes
The House of David religious colony flourished in Benton Harbor in the early twentieth century. Compiled Great Lakes guides credit colony leader King Ben with burying a vast communal fortune near Benton Harbor. The tale anchors Berrien County to Bridgman steamer cargo lore and Buchanan currency caches along Lake Michigan.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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