Civil War sites

[elijahhenry10]

I was just wondering how all of you go about finding CW sites to metal detect. I haven't had trouble locating some French and Indian War sites, but I would really like to find a CW site or two near, but I don't know where to look? I am within 20 miles of the Mason-Dixon Line, so I'm almost certain there had to be some activity in my area.

Thanks for any help you can provide.
Elijah

 

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[treasurehound]

The internet is your best way to find sites. Start by searching for civil war in your area. You can google civil war maps, diaries, OR records and much more. I just found a site yesterday by reading a diary I found online. It told how the Federals took position at a farm house (it listed the owner of the farm house). The battle took place in a large field in front of the house. It took some time but I finally found the owner of the farm house and now I just have to get permission. Research is so much fun and very rewarding once you get the permission and find stuff.

 

[elijahhenry10]

I have tried google searching the civil war in any reference to PA, and the only thing I can ever find is Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Gettysburg, like its the only thing that ever happened here. I guess I'll just have to keep on searching and hoping.

I hope your new site works out for you, it sounds like a killer spot.

 

[treasurehound]

What area of PA are you? I will look some things up for you to get you started.

 

[elijahhenry10]

About 60 miles south-east of Pittsburgh, maybe 20 miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Somerset County. I greatly appreciate your help.
Elijah