Money Island (Branford, Connecticut)
Branford, ConnecticutConnecticut geography stubsLandforms of Middlesex County, ConnecticutLong Island SoundThimble Islands
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, 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.The three roads are Montowese Avenue, Pequot Avenue, and Kidd's Lane.
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Montowese Avenue,
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N 41.24955 ° | E -72.75164 ° |
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Montowese Avenue 98
06405
Connecticut, United States
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