Today's Finds 7-26-2025 New Permission

[sibbley]

In researching family history over the last couple weeks, I came across a schoolhouse in a neighboring county and was able to secure permission to search the property. Made arrangements with the property owners and took a trip today for a preliminary look. Met with the property owners and learned a lot about the property. Found out there are two other buildings from the 1800's. A house, built in the mid 1800's and a grist mill built in 1811. Went on a tour of the property and then on to detecting. Most of the property is overgrown at the moment, so our return trips will probably be in the fall once the weeds start dying off.

Started at the house, the mill is totally overgrown at this time. Lot of signals around the yard that we could get to. Mostly iron, but who knows what mixed in. Only pulled out a few items worth showing today.

This is interesting although I have no idea what it is.

A nice old nail.

Over at the schoolhouse we found a zinclon, clad dime and this 1897 IHP.

Last week for the first time I tried creek detecting. Had a fun time although I only find a 1965 clad dime.

Thanks for looking...

 

[AU Seeker]

What the size on the first item/crossed cannons?

 

[sibbley]

What the size on the first item/crossed cannons?

About 3 and 1/4 inch wide, and 1 and 3/4 inches high.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great finds - congrats !

The Crossed Cannon piece is really cool - good luck with the ID !

 

[oldmxrat]

Looks like you're going to have a good place to hunt for awhile, congrats!

 

[Digger RJ]

In researching family history over the last couple weeks, I came across a schoolhouse in a neighboring county and was able to secure permission to search the property. Made arrangements with the property owners and took a trip today for a preliminary look. Met with the property owners and learned a lot about the property. Found out there are two other buildings from the 1800's. A house, built in the mid 1800's and a grist mill built in 1811. Went on a tour of the property and then on to detecting. Most of the property is overgrown at the moment, so our return trips will probably be in the fall once the weeds start dying off.

Started at the house, the mill is totally overgrown at this time. Lot of signals around the yard that we could get to. Mostly iron, but who knows what mixed in. Only pulled out a few items worth showing today.

This is interesting although I have no idea what it is.

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A nice old nail.

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Over at the schoolhouse we found a zinclon, clad dime and this 1897 IHP.

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Last week for the first time I tried creek detecting. Had a fun time although I only find a 1965 clad dime.

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Thanks for looking...

Very Cool!! ! Congrats!!!

 

[Almy]

I have found military uniform buttons from the Revolutionary period with crossed cannons like yours, indicative of artillerymen. Yours may be part of a uniform from the period.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds, I like that crossed cannons item and the Indian.