flint, part of a point , and a clay marbel

[master mason]

trying to find places to hunt in dixie, taylor and lafayette counties found these few things in uncles property have 500 acres to hunt within 6 miles of battle of natural bridge but that is 1.5 hrs away. any leads

 

[RFrady]

I personally would start with researching the battle including topo maps and troop movements. That would give you a picture of what potentially you have there. Look at a good modern topo map for signs of ruins or other man-made features and satellite images. Satellite images here show the signs of old buildings 70+ years after they were removed unless the entire surface area has been entirely changed (bulldozed, paved, developed, etc.). look at online geneology sites of the area. This can point to homesteads and farm quarters. After reading the battle accounts, and without knowing your uncle's property location, two areas of emphasis appear. East and Southeast of the Natural Bridge park. and the route South to Newport. And the area East and Southeast of Newport. Looking at the history of the area, it is possible, even likely to finde relics and coins dating back to the 1600s. My apologies if this is old news, just trying to provide some assistance.

http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/nbattleone.html


Good luck and keep swinging...

 

[Nana40]

Yup. Lots and lots of research....and a good map or three.

Good luck! Nana~

 

[master mason]

apperantly the property is 6 miles south east and the near by ponds have some cannons in it but the other property owner has put up a fence all around his property to keep treasure hunters out when i get the chance to hunt it i will post trying to find troop movement from the area. then there is steinhatchee springs and falls to figure out as well.