I have seen many buttons pulled out of the ground by many metal detectorists throughout my life. But rarely are any as decorative and spectacular as the dandy button! These large decorative buttons are in a class all their own. These buttons were worn by specific people for a specific reason, and we can still …
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South Carolina has a long history with pirates. Most modern-day pirates like the Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet are closely tied with the Palmetto State. Currently, it’s a popular spot among treasure hunters, thanks to the fact that several towns, including Charleston, SC, were known hubs for pirates during the age of piracy. According to the …
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As one of the original colonies, North Carolina is a historical state with lots of lost treasures for you to find. After all, most of the Revolutionary Wars occurred here, and some of the world’s famous pirates used this state as a base for their operations. And one of the most familiar tales of hidden …
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Before beginning a metal detecting outing always be aware of the regulations for your area, this could involve Federal, State, County and/or Local legislation. This often means searching local Municipalities, along with State Parks and Recreation Websites. National Parks have clear laws that can be read HERE. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has more …
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Generally, there are more than just potatoes buried in Idaho’s soil; the ground has managed to keep most things a secret for centuries. The ground has kept treasure hunters guessing for a decade, but this hasn’t stopped us from searching for hidden treasures. And unlike some states, Idaho is considered metal detecting friendly; after all, …
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One of Nevada’s recent and popular treasures is Ted Binion’s fortunes. Binion was a casino executive who died at the age of 55. Before his death, he reportedly buried millions of dollars’ worth of silver in one of his properties in Nevada. Nevada has other treasures, and they are waiting to discover them. The 15 …
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Oklahoma has a history that’s ripe for finding treasure. Although the state entered the “union” in the early 1900’s, Indians inhabited the territory for hundreds of years before it became a state. With history that includes the Mexican-American War and the Great Plains finding treasure in Oklahoma is the perfect pastime. As always, treasure hunting …
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People believe Missouri is home to the treasures buried during the Civil War. Silver coins and confederate gold are said to be buried beneath the soil of this state to prevent the Union Army from taking them. It is why Missouri is a popular spot for treasure hunters today. If you are curious about the …
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Texas is the second largest state in the country and features 367 miles of coastline. As such, it has numerous beaches that are perfect for metal detecting. While I have only explored a small portion of the state, namely Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano, Texas is a beautiful state that is perfect for a metal …
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In the early 1800s, the American Robinhood David “Robber” Lewis became famous for robbing the rich and giving the items he stole to the poor. Lewis was a successful highwayman who managed to escape prison four times. Before he died in the Bellefonte Jail, Lewis was able to write a memoir saying that he hid …
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