Very cool 1st today!

JDug · Nov 13, 2012

I was relic hunting and the neighbor on the adjoining property walked out and invited me to detect on her property, and proudly proclaiming her house was used as a Civil War hospital. I found these in about a 45 minutes before dark.

gypsybandit · Nov 13, 2012

Was probley discarded after be extracted from a soldier... also check if there is a nearby stream or water pump where they would have washed out the soldiers clothing and you will find a treasure trove of history. buttons, coins, lockets , buckles , tags , etc... good luck! Great find. :hello:

got2dig · Nov 13, 2012

Get back there when the sun comes up. Very nice, work it JD work it.

VaMark · Nov 13, 2012

Looks like a really great spot!

JDug · Nov 13, 2012

gypsybandit said:
Was probley discarded after be extracted from a soldier... also check if there is a nearby stream or water pump where they would have washed out the soldiers clothing and you will find a treasure trove of history. buttons, coins, lockets , buckles , tags , etc... good luck! Great find.

This women's property is surrounded by battlefield property on 3 sides so I don't have access to the nearest water supply.

joshuajbelanger · Nov 13, 2012

I would definitely continue to hunt this site. How often does a site filled with amazing history just fall in your lap, lucky *******! Keep us updated

JDug · Nov 14, 2012

VaMark said:
Looks like a really great spot!

It's not going to be a walk in the park. There's different sizes of sheet metal with different VDI readings every where and the grass is 6 inches taller then her neighbors, which I'm still gridding. The good news is we had another heavy frost this morning....

66Fairlane · Nov 14, 2012

gypsybandit said:
Was probley discarded after be extracted from a soldier... also check if there is a nearby stream or water pump where they would have washed out the soldiers clothing and you will find a treasure trove of history. buttons, coins, lockets , buckles , tags , etc... good luck! Great find.

That is amazing input! Still learning myself so I appreciate info such as this!

treasurehound · Nov 14, 2012

Nice recoveries. I have that same book you use as a back drop. Huge atlas and has a lot of great maps in it.

oldsalty19 · Nov 14, 2012

JDug · Nov 14, 2012

treasurehound said:
Nice recoveries. I have that same book you use as a back drop. Huge atlas and has a lot of great maps in it.

No CW relic hunter should be without it. Combine that with google earth and your in, all you need is permission. It's even good for coin shooters because it shows the old homesteads..

joshuajbelanger · Nov 14, 2012

And what book is this? I'm about to order it on amazon

JDug · Nov 14, 2012

joshuajbelanger said:
And what book is this? I'm about to order it on amazon

joshuajbelanger · Nov 14, 2012

Very nice! Appreciate the extra time to take a picture!

JDug · Nov 14, 2012

joshuajbelanger said:
Very nice! Appreciate the extra time to take a picture!

Sure, glad I could help.

fishstick · Nov 14, 2012

Great info JDUG!! Is there anything about IND in that book? Talk about being in the rite place at the rite time.. Good luck.. HH

JDug · Nov 14, 2012

fishstick said:
Great info JDUG!! Is there anything about IND in that book? Talk about being in the rite place at the rite time.. Good luck.. HH

I'm not sure about Indiana. Was there any CW battles fought there?

detectahead · Nov 14, 2012

You lucky dog!!! Tear it up!

Gunrunner61 · Nov 14, 2012

JDug,
Fantastic opertunity looking you in the face, I might go so far as to ask about cutting her grass for her.......Win,Win situation............HH

JDug · Nov 15, 2012

Gunrunner61 said:
JDug,
Fantastic opertunity looking you in the face, I might go so far as to ask about cutting her grass for her.......Win,Win situation............HH

I've done that before but I want to be less intrusive at this location. You know walk softly and carry a big stick- aka metal detector....
She will get a Xmas card for sure. :laughing7: