I was wondering if anybody in States other than VA are finding any new, not hunted out, CW camps? Don't need to know your location, just need to know that somebody is still finding new locations to hunt (pics of what you're finding wouldn't hurt either). Seems like this is a finite resource and I'm having a devil of time locating any new camps in central TN, AL, or MS.
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They are out there. A friend and I are finding them. Well, we have found one and there are gonna be some more fairly close to this one, within 10-12 miles. That seems like a long way off from this camp but when we are gaving to drive 73 miles one way, 10-12 miles aint no distance. We have found close to a 100 buttons, better than 200 bullets and a musicians sword. Here is a picture of the sword...d2
That is so true, about the roads, bridges etc. Read them OR's and get you some old maps and do a little figuring. When I found that sword I about fainted. My diggin' partner did too...d2
Yep! They are out there.
I have found several in my area, but it has taken ALOT of research to find them.
A couple of weeks ago I obtained some really good info on camps and action in my area. It told various landmarks and told where the troops camped.
Today I talked to an old guy that knew one of the landmarks I was looking for. He told me exactly where the landmark was. Tonight I looked at the maps and found the location of the landmark and there it was just as plain as day. A CSA company camped here. A mile from it another CSA company camped. I already knew where this last camp was, but it wasn't until tonight that I knew who's company camped there and it all came together like it was told in the newly obtained information. There are going to be three more camps in this area within a few miles from each other. The only thing is the information on these three other camps is very vague. Hopefully I will find some more clues that will lead me right to them.
I know how much research it has taken me to gather the info to find the camps of battle sites in my area. I couldn't even imagine going to another state and trying to find sites like this without much direction. Only one camp so far has been mentioned in the OR's and it turned out being in another location than what was described there. So how does a person go about finding camp sites in another state without any info from the OR's?
I have been researching for a year the camp site of the 15th Corps. I found it and just recently got permission to hunt the area. Unfortunately soybeans are planted there and I will have to wait until this Winter to do an extensive search. Last week I was able to hunt a small area in a pasture near that site and dug up 20 dropped minies. The ground was so hard that I bent my shovel and had to use a hammer and screw driver to dig 'em up. I think this pasture has been such since the CW. I see evidence of a road through it with wagon track ruts visible. The sites are out there. You have to have determination and patience in your search.
Mike
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Re: Newly Found Civil War Camps?
Hey Cane. I get new leads for camps from old newspapers. I have found some Revolutionary War sites and CW sites that way. You have to find a library with paper archives that date as far back as you can go and plan on spending a couple of days reading. I found articles about camps, training sites and the like in some old papers that mention specific locations. Get the old maps to orient yourself and compare to the new. Hate to say it but you know as well as I do, it is work but it is worth it!
An undisciplined hunter with a highly capable machine will miss many more targets than a disciplined hunter with a limited machine.
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals: TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes. Military Relics: Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
I know where camp cooper is in florida but I'm not telling where its at ---- the state will close it to hunting if they figger out where it is exactly. -- just like they did to camp milton ---- a favorite hot spot for local MDers -- camp milton (named after the then governor of florida) was the largest confederate camp site in fairly steady use in florida during the war plus a couple small battles were fought there too
Don't get me started.
I'm still upset that you didn't bring me a Pez from Austria.
Sorry man. I brought my parents and diggin buddies gifts. Forgot all about the Pez--it was hectic those last few days.
W
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals: TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes. Military Relics: Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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