First Skirmish Site of the Civil War

[buck57]

We are pretty excited happydance02 about some newly aquired detecting grounds, that I thought I would share with you all.
After taking up this exciting hobby, I starting researching on google about detecting in Missouri and brought up Civil War info. Found out that the town we moved to (17 years ago, after retiring from the USAF), had several battles, and after researching more, I found out that the very first skirmish of the Civil War happened right out side the town of Boonville Mo just 5 miles from my house. Now growing up, I lived just a few miles from the Manassas Battle Field Park in Va. and use to ride our bikes around the Bull Run area (for those of you who know Civil War history) as a kid. I had always know the Battle of Manassas was the start of the Civil War, well it was the first major battle, and after reading up on this subject, found out that a month prior to Manassas Battle, was the skirmish at Boonville on 17 Jun 1861.
Well at work two weeks ago, I had a family member ask if I wanted to detect her father-in-laws land. I asked her who he was and what all was in that area, WELL turns out to be one of 3 farms which was the location of the Boonville' Skirmish Two days ago, we made a visit to the farmer, and introduced our self, and he brought out this 120 page report that was made by an Archaeologist group about the skirmish and thier findings of the area.
So here we are now, made two visits out there so far and found a few items, one being a bullet. It's hard detecting now, due to the tall grasses, but there are a variety of areas to be worked.
We'll be busy this summer. HH all.

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

very cool! hope you do well on future visits! thumbsup01

[buck57]

Thanks HEAVEYMETALNUT. I have high hopes for this area.

[del]

yeah , it looks like a great location to detect . i hope you do well there Eric.

[OxShoeDrew]

You'll race home to grab your gear when you see the field has been mowed
Looks like it's going to be a fun site.

[buck57]

Thanks del, yea, I'm pretty excited about this site, and hope she still holds alot of history.
You know OxShoeDrew, any more, my detector stays in my car 24/7. You never know what you'll come up on and yes, I can't wait till the field is mowed, BUT I do not know if it will or he will run his cattle on it. Either way we will work it some how. HH all.

[OxShoeDrew]

Thanks del, yea, I'm pretty excited about this site, and hope she still holds alot of history.
You know OxShoeDrew, any more, my detector stays in my car 24/7. You never know what you'll come up on and yes, I can't wait till the field is mowed, BUT I do not know if it will or he will run his cattle on it. Either way we will work it some how. HH all.

I keep mine in the car also, I keep it covered, crack the windows, and put its seat belt on lol

[Skamaniac]

Green with envy is what I am!

[Lodge Scent]

Now that is cool !

[buck57]

That's right OxShoeDrew, we can't forget to buckle up ole detector buddy \. LOL

Skamaniac, I am very fortunet to have the chance to work this site, oh yea, did I also mentioned EXCITED. Good hunting to ya. thumbsup01

Thanks Lodge Scent. I still find it hard to sleep at night since I got permission. Always thinking about the area and which area to work next. I wish I had more vacation time at work crying01

[CTCDT]

I keep mine in the car also, I keep it covered, crack the windows, and put its seat belt on lol

I add a bowl of water for the coil. :hysterical:

Good luck in MO. I bet you will be showing us a lot of finds.

[buck57]

Hey thanks CTCDT. Yea, I think this site will produce alot of history. Just wish the grass wasn't so tall. I have a new updated post for this site, with three more relics. Good hunting to ya, thumbsup01