Georgia Ghost Towns

[Charles B]

Hello Fongu,

I'm not sure what the laws are on the Island. I'd certainly check before I'd detect. I don't know that the gov't or homeowners groups could regulate what you can do on private property if you had a friend that lived there or detecting below the high water mark. I know in New England you can stay below the high water mark and land owners cannot tell you to leave on the waterfront property. Although out of courtesy, I'd still ask because I'd feel uncomfortable being in someone's "backyard" detecting if I didn't know them and I'm sure they'd feel uncomfortable as well.

Understanding Jekyll Island however, you're most likely entirely right.


Cheers

 

[Charles B]

Hello Fongu,

You're correct, the areas around Andersonville Prison and park are restricted. I like to include these places however so that THers know the history of the area and the age of items that they may find in the area if they can get onto private property nearby.

Just like the national parks that encompass civil war battlefields; you cannot hunt them but we look for the retreat trails outside of the parks on private property and try to get permission to hunt these areas. Also many times the military encampments were further away from where the battles actually took place. I've had pretty good luck following this strategy without stepping on anybody's toes.

Thanks again for your insight; much appreciated.


Cheers

 

[fongu]

Hello Fongu,

You're correct, the areas around Andersonville Prison and park are restricted. I like to include these places however so that THers know the history of the area and the age of items that they may find in the area if they can get onto private property nearby.

Just like the national parks that encompass civil war battlefields; you cannot hunt them but we look for the retreat trails outside of the parks on private property and try to get permission to hunt these areas. Also many times the military encampments were further away from where the battles actually took place. I've had pretty good luck following this strategy without stepping on anybody's toes.

Thanks again for your insight; much appreciated.


Cheers

That's a good idea, Charles. Thanks.