Wabash River Prohibition Racketeer Money

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Wabash River Prohibition Racketeer Money

Lost Treasure IN • Adams County County
Description
Adams County legend of a Prohibition-era racketeer hiding a large sum along the Wabash River between Berne and Geneva where State Road 27 crosses the stream.
Historical Notes
Swiss-settled Berne and Geneva straddle the Wabash in northeastern Adams County. Compiled lore says a bootlegger concealed a substantial money hoard along the riverbanks before law enforcement closed in. The crossing of State Road 27 remains the landmark in regional treasure guides.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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