KYshooter
Elite Member
I tried to find evidence of the battle at Canton, Kentucky. I described the area in a previous thread. I hunted the top of the bluffs south of the modern-day bridge.
But I couldn't really find anything. It turns out that some genius bull-dozed the entire place in the 1970's. I'm told that there were several Indian mounds on that side that were simply pushed over the bluff into the lake. Unbelievable.
But I did find this awesome chain at about 5 inches in depth. It is 56 inches in total length, and the links are pretty large (see the penny and dime I found as a reference). Here's a picture:
One link in the chain is different. It has a pivot point. Here's a close-up:
I don't know if it is Civil War era, or what it was used for. I tend to think it has something to do with a wagon and a team. If anyone knows, please let me know.
Geoff
Kentucky Coinshooter
But I couldn't really find anything. It turns out that some genius bull-dozed the entire place in the 1970's. I'm told that there were several Indian mounds on that side that were simply pushed over the bluff into the lake. Unbelievable.
But I did find this awesome chain at about 5 inches in depth. It is 56 inches in total length, and the links are pretty large (see the penny and dime I found as a reference). Here's a picture:
One link in the chain is different. It has a pivot point. Here's a close-up:
I don't know if it is Civil War era, or what it was used for. I tend to think it has something to do with a wagon and a team. If anyone knows, please let me know.
Geoff
Kentucky Coinshooter
Maybe grid the area and hit it some more,you might find the 'sweet spot', gotta be some goods there somewhere!! Good luck!!!
