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May 07, 2006, 11:35 AM
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Kentucky Relic Hunters
I'm new to this site, but I've been relic hunting for years. I've concentrated in Central Tennessee for most of this time, but I'm moving up Danville Kentucky to attend College next year. Hoping to find someone up there who would want to team up on some research on the 1862 Kentucky campaign. I've allready collected volumes of accounts of the battle, and I have several leads on camps from unpublished accounts. Hit me up if your interested in teaming up for some relic hunting or simply trading information!
Evan
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May 07, 2006, 03:13 PM
#2
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
I have permission on a farm next to the battlefield. Of course you're not
allowed to hunt the battlefield itself.
My family owned part of the land where the battle took place. They donated
a piece of ground for a confederate cemetery. Their name is on the plaque.
Give me a yell when you get there. I live about 25 miles from there.
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. Acts 13:41
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May 08, 2006, 12:28 PM
#3
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
Check out "Lost Silver Mines and Buried Treasure of Kentucky" by Michael Paul Henson. They are plenty of things to look for here. I am in the eastern part of the state and if I can help just let me know.
Just because it did not work does not mean it was not a good plan!
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Jun 13, 2006, 03:46 AM
#4
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
With regard to your question, two books come to mind: 1. "When the Ripe Pears Fell" by D. Warren Lambert (professor at Berea College) which is an account of the battle for Richmond and an excellent read. 2. "The Civil War in Kentucky" but I'll be darned if I can remember the author. This one is good for some general information.
If you're ever up to doing some detecting toss me an email. I have driven much farther than that for a hunt before.
Best of Luck!
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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Jun 21, 2006, 10:10 PM
#5
FlAuthor
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
Try Jamie Wexler at: jlwexler@yahoo.com . He lives around Frenchburg and I sent him a whole bunch of material on the Battlesite of Richmond, Ky.
They also have a nice 1880 topo in the Richmond courthouse for $10.00.
Harry
7 books authored: Forts, Camps & Batteries of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Where to Metal Detect in Central Florida and South Florida.
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Jul 25, 2006, 11:30 AM
#6
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
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Jul 31, 2006, 11:47 PM
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CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
Both of the books you listed are good, but neither is the book by Warren Lambert. A trip to the library at Berea College will snag you a copy of the book if you are in the are. Plus, the archivists at special collections might have some interesting documents (maybe even diaries!).
Best of Luck. Drop a line if you wanna go for a hunt. I'll be in and out of the area this fall and spring...
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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Nov 25, 2009, 05:45 AM
#8
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
I would be interested in detecting with you. I'm only about 20 miles from danville.
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Jan 14, 2012, 05:41 PM
#9
Re: Kentucky Relic Hunters
im right down chestnut.. anyone still huntin madison county?
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