Research help

[HobokenHam]

I am totally new to metal detecting but am enthusiastically looking forward to hunting. Several years ago my wife and I purchased a cabin in north east PA, a town called Dingmans Ferry. Along with the 1.9 acres that came with our cabin we also have a 1/10 th interest in the surrounding 450 acres. It's kind of like having your own park. I know nothing of the history of the area and would like to see if there is information that would help start the hunt. I have tried the Internet but really have found nothing useful. Where can I get more information? Was the land farmed at one time, civil or revolutionary war activity, etc. I am just unsure where to get info. Push comes to shove this weekend I'll be out there and just start. I have a Teknetics T2 by the way.
Thanks

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[RelicHunter]

I'm a newbie also and didn't know much about where I was going to dig until I started asking around and someone told me to go to the historical society and I could find out things there. They was right, if I was you I'd see if there is a Historical Society around you and stop in. They have a ton of knowledge!

[HobokenHam]

Good point. I will check and see if there is one.
Thanks for the tip.

[flyadive]

Be very carefully, I think your in the Delaware Watergap national recreation area witch is federal land and you cannot metal detect on federal land

[HobokenHam]

Yes, I get that Federal land is off limits. My first interest is the 450 acres of private land that I am part owner of. After that I will try to scout out non Federal land. It's a shame since the whole of the Delaware river area I believe is off limits. Many of the parks in the area are Federal too. We just obtained about another 50 acres on which there are stone walls. I want to hit that area too.

[flyadive]

You can get a permit and hunt nj's worthington state park area. attainable @ ranger station.You can detect Copper mine road from rt 80 to about 7 miles towards blairstown

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net !!
You mioght also consider contacting the local library and asking for the name, etc. of the Pike Co. historian. The Dingman Ferry bridge has a lot of history; perhaps searching the banks of the river might produce some goodies.
Don.....

[Swartzie]

The library is a good place to start. Look for the local history section.
-Swartzie

[HobokenHam]

I will definitely follow through on the library and historical society angles.
The Dingman's Ferry bridge does have a lot of history. It is one, if not the only, privately owned bridges in the country. I love driving over it.
And thanks flyadive for the suggestion on the worthington state park area. I'll check it out.
Thanks everyone.

[AC1955]

Are tolls still collected by an elderly man with a styrofoam cup? When we last drove over the Dingman's Ferry Bridge, about 8 years ago, this is how we paid our toll...into the cup when the man stepped out into the roadway. Quaint to say the least! Love the area you live in.

[HobokenHam]

Yes, they still collect it that way. But they also sell booklets of tickets if you are a frequent customer. $20 for a booklet gives twenty passings. Very quaint.