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Jul 15, 2009, 05:11 PM
#1
Fox Park in LaPorte, Indiana
I was just curious to know if anyone has ever detected in Fox Park in LaPorte. I know it dates into the 1800's, and there used to be a lot of activity there back then (pavilion, bandstand,etc.). I've seen some old pictures of a large gathering of people watching some event by the bandstand area, which is where the existing bandstand still is.
Has anyone ever found any old coins and/or relics there?
Thanks,
MM
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Jul 15, 2009, 07:05 PM
#2
Re: Fox Park in LaPorte, Indiana
I've never been there, If your from N.C. how do you know about the park in LaPorte,did you live here before?
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Jul 15, 2009, 07:22 PM
#3
Re: Fox Park in LaPorte, Indiana
 Originally Posted by smasheriii2004
I've never been there, If your from N.C. how do you know about the park in LaPorte,did you live here before?
I'm from LaPorte and go back once or twice a year, yet I have never had time to hit Fox Park on previous trips. 
I'm heading back tomorrow with my wife for about 5 days, and I was curious to see if others have had any luck there. 
The park is full of huge old oak and maple trees, some of which I'm sure have been there over 100 years.
I already have an 1850's country home to detect this trip, but may have time for another spot this trip.
Just curious.
Thanks,
MM
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Jul 15, 2009, 10:58 PM
#4
Re: Fox Park in LaPorte, Indiana
If I was you I would give it a couple of hour to see if you would find anything....Matt
CRH 2012 find
wheaties 51
War Nickels 10
Buffalo 6
Mercs
Rosie 4
90% Kennedy
Franklin
Walkers
40% halfs
Detecting Finds
Dollars
Quarters `36
Silver Quarters
Dimes 39
Silver Dimes 1
Nickels 21
Pennies 153
Wheaties 10
rings 3
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Jul 17, 2009, 08:32 AM
#5
Re: Fox Park in LaPorte, Indiana
Hey, it would not hurt to check it out for a few hrs. Never know what lurks under a few inches of dirt. 
Dave
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Jul 17, 2009, 04:49 PM
#6
Re: Fox Park in LaPorte, Indiana
 Originally Posted by mlayers
If I was you I would give it a couple of hour to see if you would find anything....Matt
Thanks Matt.
 Originally Posted by DaveP.
Hey, it would not hurt to check it out for a few hrs. Never know what lurks under a few inches of dirt.
Dave 
Thanks Dave.
I'll try to make time this trip.
-MM-
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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