Outhouse Holes

[WV Hillbilly]

How many people on here actually excavate old outhouse holes ? Any worthwhile finds ? HH In this case happy holeing .

 

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[Sandman]

I never did one myself, but have been in on some in the past. Mostly old bottles are found. The collectors were very happy with them.

 

[galaxy51]

I have not dug one either but I would not hesitate to do so if there were enough time to do it. I have heard stories of coins, jewelry, and pocketwatches being lost in them. Also I am 55 years old and remember my grandfather talking about people in the 30's that were afraid of banks and wanting a safe place to hide their valuables. He said there were stories about people hiding valuables in the outhouse hole by suspending a jar that was secured by a wire or twine and lowered into the "soupy stuff". The other end of the wire or twine was fastened under the seat and near a corner. Come time to make a withdrawal or deposit one would bring a container of water to rinse off the "bank" before opening.

 

[silverswede]

The comedian Red Fox told about his younger brother taking too long in the outhouse and him worried about being late for school. The conversation: Red: "come on, come on we'll be late. Brother: I can't I dropped my coat down the hole! Red: Come on you can't wear it now anyway Brother: But my lunch is in the pocket!
So good stuff did ge dropped in accidently.