Madeline Island Wealth Caches

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Madeline Island Wealth Caches

Lost Treasure WI • Ashland County County
Description
Madeline Island legend of several caches of wealth buried on the largest Apostle Island — a fur-trade era hoard in Ashland County.
Historical Notes
Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands and was a historic fur-trade center in Lake Superior. Compiled guides describe multiple wealth caches concealed on Madeline Island. The island tradition anchors Ashland County to York Island gold coins and Superior beach finds.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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