Civil War near Bucks county PA??

[DevilDocST]

Hi all its MA_hunter001,

Just wanted to know if there was any Civil War activity in/near Bucks County area/ Jamison County.
Right down the street is a house which George Washington stayed at & his troops camped along the river. (I can't detect there though because its an archaeological site. )

But i have a quick question: Are rivers/streams considered town property or prvt property, if they are right on the property or right off of it Because I was thinking of just following the stream up and around the house. I mean the stream isn't directly on the property but very close to it. Kinda confused asking for some help.

Thanks,
MA_hunter001

[trouble1332]

MA_Hunter,in my experience, if the river runs right next to it, then the ownder will claim it. your best bet would be to ask and see if it is owned by the archeological society. if its not, then time to md. if it is, find the areas where it isn't owned and hunt there. best of luck.

[jeff of pa]

here is an EXample from my area.

This Tax Map shows areas along main creeks & Rivers, have a

NO TAX "No Results Found" TAG when I check.

Meaning NOT owned by the Borough or anyone else.

Just like the roads.

But lesser streams are owned by the property owners

[DevilDocST]

No, but I used to live around there. Thanks for the info coindetector and Jeff of pa, Really appreciated!! Well now I'm definitely going to hunt Neshaminy State Park. (Even though other people hit it, I betchea they didn't find everything! )
Thanks everyone. HH

Ma_hunter001





Whites detectors are Awesome!!

[trouble1332]

then its good to go. happy hunting and make sure to share what you find.

[DevilDocST]

thanks man, ill watch out for 'em (I know I'll find something...)

[Vrent]

try putting on your waders and walking down the middle of the stream in a lot of states the land on both sides can be owned but not the actual stream bed do not know about pa laws

[DevilDocST]

Vrent thats a great idea... i found some pottery pieces in another stream, but the water was way to deep to use for my detector... if you have any ideas feel free to post them. HH

MA_hunter001

[Maverick]

Another thing to consider........

If you cant get direct access to the campsite area, check any area in all directions that are outside of the property that you may be able to hunt. Check to see in which directions Washington's army came and went. They lost alot of stuff on these rigourous marches and retreats. I have even heard of a few stories of the Colonial armies burying a cannon or two to make thier retreat faster and to keep the guns from falling into British hands. For Pete's sake man, I hope you find something awesome!

[DevilDocST]

Thanks man, yea i heard things like that too. Right now i live in MA but i should be going down to PA in June and I can't wait to hunt. 8)

[DevilDocST]

One quick thing: Would it be worth it to bring a magnet along and use it in the streams??