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Fort Crawford Buried Payroll
Buried 1832 · Near Prairie du Chien, WI
UnsolvedThe prize. Four saddlebags of gold coins
Where. Near Prairie du Chien, WI
Status. Unsolved
Where. Near Prairie du Chien, WI
Status. Unsolved
The account
In 1832 soldiers from Fort Crawford reportedly buried four saddlebags of gold, the garrison's payroll, then were killed before recovering it.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Near Prairie du Chien, WI.
- What you are chasing is Four saddlebags of gold coins. Work the documented record of Fort Crawford Buried Payroll back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Near Prairie du Chien, WI and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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