Knottyoak
Full Member
I have been researching the site of a small village that existed for around 15 years in the late 1800s. Upshot is, so far I haven’t found a confirmed site thru research yet. I’ve some familiarity with the area and know of no foundations or other visual evidence, but that is far from certain. Been using topo maps, google earth, water availability, and such to make the best reckoning I can. Secured permission to hunt 700 acres, and last Sat the weather was great, so the hunt was on. Found these things: square nails, pieces of iron, a modern .30-06 shell casing, and a shield nickel. Don’t know if I’m on the village site for sure, but it was sure nice finding my first old coin. Wasn’t sure of the ID until I posted it on the “help ID your finds” forum, and got confirmation from several of our helpful members.