Books About Alabama
This Metal Detecting in Alabama information exists solely because of an interest in the subject by the editor, Terry W. Platt. That interest plus the historical research, interviews and travels is placed on the website so that it might help you connect the dots you have already located for yourself – or will find here.
The flag of Alabama indicates that if you are treasure hunting, “X Marks the Spot.” Right here in Alabama.
Abraham Lincoln once said “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four hours sharpening my axe.” The same is true for your endeavors; sharpen your axe. Do your research. Check out our historical maps.
Pay particular attention to locations where post offices once were but are no longer.
Pay attention to Wikipedia’s city pages. The notable people, references and external links will give you plenty of ideas and help you focus in on your target.
In September, 1989, novelist and historian Dr. Clive Cussler attempted to find the wreck of the Bellone. His team did locate what could be the remains of the wreck but did not attempt any salvage operations.
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Gantts Quarry, in Talladega County, was incorporated in 1910 after the discovery of white marble by Dr. Edward Gantt in 1830.
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This “Devil’s Back-bone” ridge crosses the Tallapoosa river in Sec. 32, T 21, R.22, and preserving its general characteristics in a north-easterly course, crosses the Columbus and Western Railroad at Jackson’s Gap Station; and again crosses the Tallapoosa river near the northern borders of the Horse Shoen ;bend in which is locate the old battle ground where Gen. Jackson roiuthed the Indians.
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Louina Alabama in Randolph County Alabama was settled by the Indians, pushed to Alabama by the white settlers from the overcrowded east in the 1830s. Louina’s trading post quickly became the metropolis of its day with the area producing quantities of gold. Today Louina is a ghost town.
According to tradition and folklore, the Louina area coughed up gold and silver.
Verbena Alabama developed into a popular resort location for the more affluent citizenry of Montgomery, the state’s capital, during the yellow fever outbreaks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Local historians say they have heard tales about treasures hidden in flooded caves and other areas of the Shoals.
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Alabama Metal Detecting Clubs Alabama Gold Camp 1398 Co. Rd. 5Lineville AL 36266Phone: 1.256.396.0389gold@alabamagoldcamp.com CENTRAL ALABAMA ARTIFACTS SOCIETY Meets the
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Blount County contains 643 square miles. The Warrior coal field is located in Blount County. From 1818 to 1889, Blountsville served as the county seat. An election that year resulted in its transfer to Oneonta. Other towns and communities include Bangor, Blount Springs, Liberty, and Cleveland.
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Alabama Archeological Investigations
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