Asking Permission for possible Indian Town

[JackInFlorida]

Been spending lots of time doing research lately. Monday I hit the road to check out 5 locations that I have on my hit list around central Florida. I was only able to visit 4 before dark.

One was on private property which I asked for permission to hunt and was granted. I plan to go back to do the back half of the property.
Two others were in a State Park / Preserve
One other was not occupied, but so surrounded by homes, that I couldn't find an easy spot to slip behind and hike to the location. (Have to head back there)

Yesterday I went to go check out the last location. It resides in a pasture. I asked a local who gave me the name of a gentleman that is leasing the pasture. The owner is in South Florida. I called the guy this morning and explained that I was doing some historical research and found a possible Indian Town from the 1700's on the pasture and was wondering if I could take a look around. After some chat, he agreed. He said he was at the property at that moment. I told him I would come by this afternoon. I rounded up all my stuff, took off and was there about 75 minutes later. I called him to find out where I should meet him, but now, he wanted to know who I worked for. Then he wasn't sure if this was such a good idea and said I should call the owner down in South Florida to have him call him to give permission. (Yeah, I'll hold my breath for that).

So I killed the bulk of daylight on one of my vacation days for a wild goose chase. A little disheartening, but I'll move on.

Jack

 

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Jack

I know what you mean. Clay county has now banned metal detecting and u can only get permission for private yards.

 

[JackInFlorida]

A week or so had gone by and I decided to type up a letter and send it to the owner. I included two copies of a waiver of liability and a self addressed stamped envelope.

I just got it back today stating that "My insurance won't allow me to grant the permission you requested."

Oh well, nice of him to reply. It's kind of frustrating to think that our society has evolved to the point where a land owner is afraid to allow someone to walk on his land.

Jack

 

[armchairQB30]

He probably knows what is out there and he thinks you will be digging up Indian burial mounds. I have encountered this numerous times while looking for Seminole War Forts talking with property owners who want to know if I am looking for Indian artifacts to which I reply NO. Go find something else like a spring and start digging 5 foot trenches near the spring and sift the dirt. You will be very suprised at what you might find.

 

[Cappy Z.]

He probably knows what is out there and he thinks you will be digging up Indian burial mounds. I have encountered this numerous times while looking for Seminole War Forts talking with property owners who want to know if I am looking for Indian artifacts to which I reply NO. Go find something else like a spring and start digging 5 foot trenches near the spring and sift the dirt. You will be very suprised at what you might find.

I like your idea of digging trenches. But five feet? Have you dug a five foot trench? Any luck?
Thanks.

 

[armchairQB30]

Cappy,

I do not dig indian artifacts in Florida, that is the fastest way to go to jail. You cant even pick up an arrowhead anymore in a river bottom. You might try it yourself but I wont do it. Good luck.