$5000 or More? In Palmyra (Madison/Milwaukee -ish area)

[WIDirtFishing]

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Newspaper/BA13172

Thought I would post this for anyone out in that area. I think some of the "best" legends and stories are the ones where someone already found something, versus a legend passed on of there was "suppose to be" etc...
Might be worth digging up some old plat maps and trying to find the old property.

 

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[WIDirtFishing]

Very interesting!
If I lived a little closer I would be looking and see what happened to their land. Probably still a farm field or something. Owner might let you poke around. Especially if you’re a local!

 

[Tiredman]

Thanks for sharing the article.

 

[WIDirtFishing]

I could've sworn someone replied
I read the whole thing haha maybe they deleted the post?? so weird

 

[can_slaw]

Very interesting article indeed!

 

[Honest Samuel]

Best of luck to those who are seeking this treasure.