Money Island (Branford, Connecticut)

Money Island (Branford, Connecticut)
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Money Island is one of the Thimble Islands off Stony Creek, a section of Branford, Connecticut. It is named after a legend that Captain Kidd buried his treasure there. The island, which 12 acres (49,000 m²) in size, bears an entire village of 32 houses. At this time, none of the houses are occupied year-round.

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


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