12 17 2017 Dragoon Camp

[@diggingkentucky7818]

Awesome finds....loved the cross!

[@tommyvinson6]

Very nice finds, I enjoyed it. Thank you Steve.

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Tommy!

[@RelicDog]

"A spring to an old beaver trap"!! Thanks Steve!!! Just another reason I enjoy your videos! Recently found one and wondered what it was. Congratulations on the beautiful crucifix and the large cent as well. Best wishes, Chris

[@kcsteve59]

Yes, when you find the springs to a beaver trap you know your on an oooooold site! There are also other pieces like the spike and chain that connects to the trap or the jaws and trigger mechanism they will show up as well. Thanks again Chris!

[@h.r.polter2693]

Steve, that Cross and largie are awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Polter, yes the Cross is very special the jesuit priest's were visiting the area in the 1830's.

[@hooper4581]

Amazing finds what a fantastic place to hunt. Always a pleasure to watch thanks for taking us along!

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Hooper!

[@ErlefromVa]

The fur trade Cross is simply amazing and for sure the find of the day! However, the cone tinkler was a pretty neat find as well Steve! Thanks for sharing and HH

[@kcsteve59]

Yes, the cross is very unique given the context of where it was found and to know the History behind it is priceless!

[@Suncast45]

Steve, you should be teaching graduate level archeology ! That's how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Looking forward to more courses in 2018.

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Suncast I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Hope to make more soon! Honestly, a career change would be nice lol!!!

[@okiessurfnturfmetaldetecti8398]

Really nice hunt Steve. Man what a spot. Awesome largie, Dragoon button and relics. That cross is a sweet find too

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Okie!

[@philipwolf825]

sweet finds you find some amazing relics

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Philip!

[@clintdouglas5756]

WHAT FUN Thanks for sharing

[@grasssnake3826]

Love these vids man thanks so much

[@kcsteve59]

Your welcome Snake, heading out again today!

[@stonewallbook]

Steve - another great hunt. I love the cross find. Merry Christmas!

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Richard, Merry Christmas to you and your family. I found some more goodies out there today but the video memory was full. Took pictures though, found a half dime, another complete dragoon button and another rare artillery button. I got my Christmas presents and I'm happy!

[@robertkerr9870]

Steve what a find that cross is. Thanks for your video, please keep it up. Merry Christmas to you and your family. be safe out there

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Robert, you have a Merry Christmas too!

[@larryreynolds3048]

A lot of nice relics Steve!

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Larry and you have a Merry Christmas my friend!

[@rickmcelwee4346]

Nice video a lot of nice finds have been missing seeing your videos.

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Rick! Videos are tough to make for an old fart like me.

[@Palmetto1865]

Steve-2 videos in less than a week? this is Christmas come early. Thanks for the present and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Russ and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!!!

[@murrycarlson]

Very nice KC.

[@kcsteve59]

Thank you Aaron!

[@bailiff193]

What a great bunch of relics! The site is trying to tell a story? How many folks were encamped there and for what period of time? Thanks for sharing.

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Dave! Yes these sites tell a wonderful story and that is why I enjoy this hobby so much. The number of folks would be less than half a dozen in my estimation, not a very big camp at all. The iron was shallow and minimal which tells me this was an over night camp, couple days at the most. Friendly Indians were camped close by the Dragoons, date of the camp would have to be mid 1830's, the Dragoons came into my area in 1834. The early artillery button found was possibly traded with an Indian from soldiers passing through the area as they were traveling up the Missouri River towards Fort Atkinson in the 1820's, this of course is all my own observation and research.

[@normawinton6832]

Steve, where on earth did you find the clay pipe stem!!! I have a bowl that was given too me but no stem. I didn't think they were found here in mo. Too much. Nice brass. What did u call it? That held small beads or twine in it? So cool! Nice D. Button and back and even finding the coral bell piece was great!

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Norma, rolled brass made into tinklers for noise and decorations. Pipe stem found a long ways from Mo. but then again you never know, ha!

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

Some really nice finds. Could the first one be the top of a Conestoga bell instead of a crotal bell?

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Mama, no I've got a conestoga bell. The bell I found looks totally different in the shape. I'm researching it right now to see if it came from the Hudson Bay Company up North. An exciting piece for sure!!! Thanks again my friend!

[@Hornbush]

Great hunt KC! Did you get a date off the largie? HH!

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Hornbush...yes it's an 1828 Large Cent.

[@Hornbush]

Kc Steve That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@markholbrook3949]

would you please tell me the type of knee pad your using.. I cant find a comfortable one that stays put!!

[@gregwicks51]

Nice!

[@kcsteve59]

Thanks Greg!

[@1950cappie]

To me, personal items, (cross), are the greatest of treasure. I want to come to Kansas to search for artifacts of my GG Grandfather and would like to know, weather wise, what time of year would be the mildest?

[@kcsteve59]

Good luck with that Chuck, weather can change on a dime...we're in Kansas!

[@1950cappie]

Bennington, but looking at Google Earth, it looks like his blacksmith shop has a building over it. I need to look over my genealogy notes and make sure I'm looking at in the right area. I live in CA, single and retired and was looking forward to a road trip.