I have a question..

[speterso]

My son who's 14 showed interest in metal detecting as a toddler. He spends most his days out metal detecting. He was metal detecting the other day and his metal detector went off. He started digging and has dug in 1 hole for 2 days now. The hole is now around 6 feet deep and its packed full of all kinds of old things (some pioneer & indian). He's found several wagon parts. horseshoes, tools and yesterday what looks like indian clothing pieces. It's leather with fringe. Last night he found an old stone sharpening wheel. In 2 days I bet he's found 1k things in this one hole. Any ideas on what to do with the things he's found or if we need to contact someone about it?

 

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[cactusrat]

All I can say is dig the hole bigger and find more loot.

Check with a close by museum. They just about always want old stuff.

Look on Ebay for some of the stuff you think that might sell. Also a good way to get a price on what stuff goes for.

If it where me, I'll be out there helping him dig. No better way to spend time with a love one.

 

[Muddyhandz]

I think the best way to receive any help is to post some pictures so that we can better understand the time frame and historical significance of his finds.
What items lead you to believe there was an Indian presence?
Sounds like an exciting dig.
Cheers,
Dave.

 

[speterso]

Thanks, there is written documentation of Mormon Pioneers that settled where our house sits. They were ordered to build a fort because of problems with the Shoshone Indians. Part of the fort still exists in several places around our house and has been made into a monument. I've been told that the blacksmith was where our backyard is now. He was out metal detecting and it went crazy so he started digging. He's found probably a thousand things so far in the one hole. It's like somebody threw everything in one hole and buried it. There is also and old foundation around the outside of the hole he's dug. I have lots of pictures I've taken of some of the things he's found. I just need to figure out how to post them. This forum thing is new to me

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Sounds like he's digging an old trash pit, I'd love to see the pics.

 

[Steveo]

Sounds interesting for sure.I would also like to see some of the finds so far.
Good luck & happy hunting........................................

 

[savant365]

tag

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

'Trash Pit' was my first thought. Keep digging till you clean it out.

 

[speterso]

Here are a few things. Some of the coolest things won't post because it says they're too large? grrrr

 

[MADJOKER]

Wow that is some find and one big hole. Have you thought about putting in a pool since you have a nice start going once you clean all the goodies out of it.