On Sherman's Trail in NC(almost 158 years ago to the day!)

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Spent hundreds of hours over the last few years locating campsites from Goldsboro to Raleigh. Many maps & regimental histories .Have located 6 of them, hunted 3,but this is the only spot that I actually found things that verified my research. These were 1 day camps.
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1st found a bullet 3 yrs. ago but was unable to get back to this site until few weekends ago(twice). The area is now being developed so I was fortunate to make these finds before it will be lost to history. I made this plaque & nailed it to a tree. Finds include 1st gold coin ever($1 Charlotte),a bazaar 1/2 a bullet(can anyone explain that ?)& a Williams cleaner w/zinc insert removed(unique to Sherman's army after research)& the longest Black snake I have ever come across! This was a wing that comprised 4 regiments & this spot was obviously where a group was stationed to guard the river crossing leading towards the main area of the campsite.
 

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8mygritz said:
Spent hundreds of hours over the last few years locating campsites from Goldsboro to Raleigh. Many maps & regimental histories .Have located 6 of them, hunted 3,but this is the only spot that I actually found things that verified my research. These were 1 day camps. View attachment 2020506 1st found a bullet 3 yrs. ago but was unable to get back to this site until few weekends ago(twice). The area is now being developed so I was fortunate to make these finds before it will be lost to history. I made this plaque & nailed it to a tree. Finds include 1st gold coin ever($1 Charlotte),a bazaar 1/2 a bullet(can anyone explain that ?)& a Williams cleaner w/zinc insert removed(unique to Sherman's army after research)& the longest Black snake I have ever come across! This was a wing that comprised 4 regiments & this spot was obviously where a group was stationed to guard the river crossing leading towards the main area of the campsite.
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Wow !! Great finds ! Great post ! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Love the coins no question, but I really love the Sherman camp marker you made. That's unique & really pays homage to Sherman & his men. Just a suggestion....replace the galvy nails with stainless steel nails.
CONGRATS !!
 

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8mygritz said:
Spent hundreds of hours over the last few years locating campsites from Goldsboro to Raleigh. Many maps & regimental histories .Have located 6 of them, hunted 3,but this is the only spot that I actually found things that verified my research. These were 1 day camps. View attachment 2020506 1st found a bullet 3 yrs. ago but was unable to get back to this site until few weekends ago(twice). The area is now being developed so I was fortunate to make these finds before it will be lost to history. I made this plaque & nailed it to a tree. Finds include 1st gold coin ever($1 Charlotte),a bazaar 1/2 a bullet(can anyone explain that ?)& a Williams cleaner w/zinc insert removed(unique to Sherman's army after research)& the longest Black snake I have ever come across! This was a wing that comprised 4 regiments & this spot was obviously where a group was stationed to guard the river crossing leading towards the main area of the campsite.
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wow, such great saves. your research and perseverance really paid off. those coins are just awesome! well done
 

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Congrats on the gold coin and the fine research!

About the half bullet... Perhaps the greatest enemy of soldiers in camp is boredom. I suspect there was no specific purpose or use intended for the half. Likely just a bored soldier killing time. Maybe a he was testing the sharpness of his knife?
 

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Congratulations on that research paying off! Awesome saves and really cool idea to post that sign. Gold Coin is a Banner vote from me :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
 

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Wow, finding gold is tough, but, Charlotte gold is even harder to find! Nice! :icon_thumleft:
 

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8mygritz said:
Spent hundreds of hours over the last few years locating campsites from Goldsboro to Raleigh. Many maps & regimental histories .Have located 6 of them, hunted 3,but this is the only spot that I actually found things that verified my research. These were 1 day camps. View attachment 2020506 1st found a bullet 3 yrs. ago but was unable to get back to this site until few weekends ago(twice). The area is now being developed so I was fortunate to make these finds before it will be lost to history. I made this plaque & nailed it to a tree. Finds include 1st gold coin ever($1 Charlotte),a bazaar 1/2 a bullet(can anyone explain that ?)& a Williams cleaner w/zinc insert removed(unique to Sherman's army after research)& the longest Black snake I have ever come across! This was a wing that comprised 4 regiments & this spot was obviously where a group was stationed to guard the river crossing leading towards the main area of the campsite.
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Awesome Finds!!! Congrats!!!
 

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8mygritz

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Jose The Goon said:
Wow !! Great finds ! Great post ! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Love the coins no question, but I really love the Sherman camp marker you made. That's unique & really pays homage to Sherman & his men. Just a suggestion....replace the galvy nails with stainless steel nails.
CONGRATS !!
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This is how often I get on here.....8 mths later!I'm into the research & history almost as much as finding the stuff.I memorialized it w/the only things I could find in a friends garage.A beer can & I was lucky to find even these nails!
 

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DCMatt said:
Congrats on the gold coin and the fine research!

About the half bullet... Perhaps the greatest enemy of soldiers in camp is boredom. I suspect there was no specific purpose or use intended for the half. Likely just a bored soldier killing time. Maybe a he was testing the sharpness of his knife?
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replying 8 months later!i thought it may have been a spoon or a way to measurea small amount of
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something,maybe gunpowder?I've found them carved as game pieces(w/what looks like a face carved in it),dice & even a precussion cap nipple protector.this isn't as obvious as those.
 

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cudamark said:
Wow, finding gold is tough, but, Charlotte gold is even harder to find! Nice! :icon_thumleft:
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replying 8 mths later!i agree w/that.what makes it even more incredible is i grew up in charlotte & the mint building is still there.it is now an art museum & i actually took art classes there many yrs.ago.
 

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