I have a 100 yard section of Fayetteville-Telaqua stage route SEE FINDS

[Christ_in_you]

I consider myself very lucky. I have a section of the stagecoach road that is still visable. It contains a natural spring that filled a pond used to water the horses. Jesse James used this road in at least one endevour. If I gave detals to that story it would give up my actual location.It turns out to be an excelant spot for a blacksmith. I know he buried some money around here somewhere. Im excavating a cave right now. you can see some stuff under native american artifacts.My property was also used as a chert quarry.I hope to trade up to a real MD. I have a borrowed Toroso Amigo 2. I have managed to tell silver pretty good with it though,But those old thick pull tabs...UUUUUGGGG.Well, enjoy some pics.

 

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[stevesno]

Anywhere there was a permanent source of water in your part of the country saw activity during the Civil War. Either there were soldiers, or bushwhackers camping there. Go slow and dig everything. Good luck and keep us posted....Steve

 

[Christ_in_you]

Hey, you are right. No actual battles or encampments, but many skirmishes in town when war ended. I found a Henry or Spencer .44 with 2 rolled grease groves that hit the concrete rim of a gravesite from a long ways away, because the bullet damage was slight. I'm guessing on the details of the round, but I put it in my pocket to get a friends opinion.Need I say anymore. Lost it. Found a shotgun slug, but it is rifled so even though its got that white color I think it must be recent.

 

[birdman]

You are a very lucky person to have such a history rich spot. Keep us informed on your finds.

 

[fossis]

Very good spot, was that the 'Butterfield line'?
it came through this area in OK also.

Fossis................

 

[Christ_in_you]

Hey fossis, pretty sharp....but no its exact route through here is not known for sure. My best figures show it to be about 30 miles south and west. There is a Butterfield historic site in Fayetteville Arkansas. Thanks fossis

 

[Christ_in_you]

Notice the one pic that looks like a bracket of some kind. It is made from a rim off a wagon wheel.