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Northfield Raid Buried Loot
1876 · near Northfield, MN
UnsolvedThe prize. Tens of thousands in cash & gold
Where. near Northfield, MN
Status. Unsolved
Where. near Northfield, MN
Status. Unsolved
The account
Days before their disastrous 1876 raid, the James-Younger gang allegedly buried earlier loot at a farm south of town. It was never recovered.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on near Northfield, MN.
- What you are chasing is Tens of thousands in cash & gold. Work the documented record of Northfield Raid Buried Loot back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs near Northfield, MN and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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