Money Island (Branford, Connecticut)

Coordinates: 41°14′58″N 72°45′06″W / 41.24955°N 72.75164°W / 41.24955; -72.75164
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1905 postcard

Money Island is one of the

Captain Kidd buried his treasure there. The island, 12 acres (49,000 m2) in size, bears an entire village of 32 houses, a post office, and one library. Former buildings included a school, a church, and a grocery store. There are three roads and several piers. At this time, none of the houses are occupied year-round.[1]

The three roads are Montowese Avenue, Pequot Avenue, and Kidd's Lane.

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41°14′58″N 72°45′06″W / 41.24955°N 72.75164°W / 41.24955; -72.75164