The Quest for a Large Cent, Part 1

[Mirage]

Don did some research last year and came across a “ghost town”. It was a settlement that started in the 1830s as a result of digging a feeder canal to the Ohio Erie Canal.
Somehow Don got in contact with a guy who knew where the place was and took Don to the spot. Now this place is in a remote spot and the only way without going onto PRIVATE PROPERTY – VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED is a long strenuous hike through all kinds of terrain. A picture Don took last October.

We originally were going to get a whole bunch of us together(6) for this hunt but only Don and I could make it. Nate was going to go but got an offer from his girlfriend to see the Browns play. Imagine that – football and women over metal detecting!

We went up and down many hills, over streams, through nettles, prickers, weeds taller than me, etc. We took a wrong turn and overshot the place. This made what should have been a 1.5 hr to 2 hr hike into a 3.5 hour hike! Left the car at 9:30 am. Didn’t find the place until 1 pm. By then we were pretty tired.

After we recouped and hunted we found some nice relics but no coins.

It was nice in that there was no modern trash. There were only two or three beer cans and a few aluminum arrows. Weed growth was a little of a factor. Might be worth a trip in the spring when the weeds are low. There is still a lot of area we did not detect.

 

[gold fish]

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Heck, it's all about the adventure. I'm thinking that when you do finally get some coins outta there they should be some goodies.

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

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At least you got your tough metal detecting self out there! You are tough, buddy Bob! I would never hike dat long...lmao! Browns They suck...lmao....STEELERS! :P

 

[Ridley]

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Wow!
How could you resist? Now that is a quest!

The relics look old enough for sure. I'm inspired!

Congrats for just detecting it!


Ridley

 

[halfdime]

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Bob, looks like a cool site...those stones are what makes my heart go pitty-pat! From the sounds of your hike, they're staying put, but they are real keepers. I spent 5 and a half years pulling stones like them a mile out of deep woods and building a wall; I'd do it again if I could get my hands on those! Sorry, just another passion seeping out .

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

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Bobster, I hope you find a large cent there! It has po-ten-tial.

 

[JerV3]

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Mirage what's up,

Looks like a great area. The one's I like to hunt. It does take time to clear out alot of relics. Them large cents get deep in those untouched wooded area's.

There big but can get missed easily. I bet there are a few nice coins in there somewhere. Maybe a 2 cent piece or something not vdi as high.

Good luck with it. If there are hits left at the site. It is worth the trip back for sure. In the fall I'd say. To much work right now. I went and did the same thing last weekend.

Went to look for a cellar hole. But I gave up due to heat and growth.

HH Jer

 

[paul1410]

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WOW, what a great site, Mirage!

A bunch of cool finds too! Love the bottle and the saw blades.

Can't wait too see more from here.

Great post, Thanks for sharing.

 

[Danimal]

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Actually Bob, judging by the phone conversation we had about that excursion, the results here show better than I expected!...that's a nice bunch of relics and no DOUBT there are coins there as well waiting to be dug.

I agree that it should be in the Fall. Also, maybe Don could find out who's private property the short cut lies on and get permission to cut through.

 

[Nana40]

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Three and a half hours!! It must not be as hot in Ohio as it is in Bama! :P Now that you know where it is, it won't take as long to get there next time but I'd sure find out about that shortcut!!
GREAT relics! Really like the bell and the bottle!! 8)

Thanks for the site pics!!! Congrats!~ Nana

 

[Mirage]

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Thanks all. I do think that on a return trip it would be about a 1 to 1.5 hour hike. We also found a trail on the way back that would have made things a little easier. The 3.5 hours of "hiking" wasn't all hiking. Don and I took turns doing scouting runs while the other rested with the stuff.

Henry, you must have built a nice wall.

Nana - yes it was in the low 60's when we set out. It only got up to the low 70's. We definitely would have not gone even if it was in the 80's.

 

[Postalrevnant]

Hey Mirage,

Very nice pics. That is a beautiful place seems very tranquil. It's be near hundreds in degree around here lately, so I certainly wouldn't make a walk like that here right now, but 60's would be pretty nice.

If you go back I wish you luck on finding that large Cent.

Postalrevnant

 

[ModernMiner]

Bob,
Great post and pictures my man. Beautiful spot. Some very nice looking relics you found.
What is that item in the bottom left that looks like a fishing reel?
You may want to MD that stream for coins next time. I heard Kirk threw some wheats into a stream somewhere.
Congrats to you guys,
MM
P.S. Is that a bear in a cave behind you?

 

[Green1]

lol ,, i'm too lazy for that hike !!! great lookin spot there,,,,

 

[civilman1]

That is definetley my kinda day Mirage....I'd rather walk into something like that than pull off the side of the road.Nice research....That's the key.Can't wait for Part 2....You might wan't to re-phrase "A" large cent Good Luck!!

 

[LI Tom]

Man,a 3.5 hour hike on way,you are a real trooper! Nice finds and hard earned.

 

[RUDY2003]

Great huntin' spot Mirage! Thats a long way to trek for treasure but I bet there's gonna be some real cool finds at your ghost town buddy..

Keep safe...

 

[birdman]

Great adventure and nice finds ,thanks for sharing.

 

[Boobydoo]

What a cool post and an awesome adventure Bob,
thanks for sharing and hope you guys find the old coins next time too.
All the relics you did find are sweet, the old saw blades, very nice!! Congrats!

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[Kas]

Aw man, Bob, I thought you got an LC. Those relics are awesome. Must be nice to hunt sans the pull tabs and modern trash. Agreed about the weeds and high grass—makes it tough.
I'd hike back in there in a minute, but I didn't get a call!

Dig It- Ken