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Adolph Lozeau is famous for “spilling the beans” about the discovery of gold up Cedar Creek near Superior. He was later buried near Moise, Montana. (Photo by Jim Funke).

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Lozeau famous for I-90 exit and 1869 gold rush
January 18, 2017 9:30 p.m.

Lozeau famous for I-90 exit and 1869 gold rush

While recently visiting with his grandfather, Superior High School Principal, Chris Clairmont, found out something new about his ancestors. His great, great grandfather was Adolph Lozeau, originally pronounced Adolphe L’Oiseau. He was of Canadian descent and homesteaded what is now called the Lozeau exit, located between Superior and Alberton.