Civil war lead ingot?

[Geecheehunter]

I found this in our yard in Tennessee. I know Andrew Jackson came through our property and led the horses to Stones River. Does anyone know if this is from the civil war? Possibly from Indians that acquired in a trade? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Looks like a plumbing pipe plug.

 

[vhs07]

It looks like someone melted lead into a tin can. Most lead from the civil war era has a light colored patina on it, although your soil could be different. It just doesn't look that old to me.

 

[vhs07]

I take back the part about being melted into a tin can. After I enlarged it, I see it was eight sided at one time.