Ghost Towns in SD (Lead: gated, to live in, county)

[sdgoldpanner]

For those of you with inquiry minds, here is a couple pics of last years finds with a metal detector in the old Ghost Towns. I hope they are not too big to load.

Bob

[Hal Evans]

Looks like you were having fun!

[DannyBanany]

Bob, where did you find those amazing coins? If they have Napoleon Bonaparte on them they must come from way back in the frontier days of fur trading.

[sdgoldpanner]

The Napolean coins were part of a parcel of 11 coins found in a much deteriated coin purse that was buried about 6" deep. It contained coins from all foreign countrys. If you ask me it was from someones collection. Thats all I can figure. They all were in the late 1800's. That parcel came from a place I neglected to name on the other list. It was Bugtown, SD. Located North and West of Custer SD. All that is left is foundations. Most of the old Ghost Towns are just mere foundations. Like I said, I have a blast at those Ghost Towns.

Bob

[MJ1986]

amazing...if you get a decent metal detector, you can find anything if you know where to look!

[pejuta]

actually i dont mind cold. i take cayenne pepper powder within a meal every day for arthritis ...works...but i found it also works for circulation and i can tolerate very cold temps better than many other people

[DannyBanany]

Originally Posted by pejuta

actually i dont mind cold. i take cayenne pepper powder within a meal every day for arthritis ...works...but i found it also works for circulation and i can tolerate very cold temps better than many other people

okay? i'm not sure where you are coming from.

[itsMeFred]

Originally Posted by sdgoldpanner

Scenic, ah the memories! It was still quite a rowdy town only 25 years ago. Much calmer now and believe it or not one can snack on pizza and sodas while you are gassing your car at a modern convenience store. There is also now a Rock Shop, combination Museum, It is quite impressive and being run by a friend of mine. My Father owned a ranch just North of Scenic a few miles near Sage Creek. I remember the old bar quite well. Dirt floor covered with peanut shells.

My mother in law grew up in that area. Her dad still ranches along the Cheyanne.
But one of my husband's favorite stories is the night two of his uncles got into a fight in the Scenic bar and one shot the other! Of course that was back in their drinking days and they both were quick to forgive a few days later.
And in light of the fact that my husband and a buddy got chased out of the bar in Oelrichs one night a few years ago by a drunk Indian lady with a newly formed posse (she woke from a stupor at the bar swearing to kick all the white men's *****es... Upon further perusal, my husband and friend realized they were the only white guys in the bar so they decided it was time to head home. lol), I'm going to bet Scenic's bar still isn't a quiet family establishment, either.

[pejuta]

reply to msg. 57. refer to msg 39 and 40 ,...56 refers back to camping in hills. i live in spearfish. im originally from south and almost 68 yrs of age and people keep worrying about me being out in all kinds of weather, there are people older than me that do far more exciting adventures than i do !

[Jammie]

Originally Posted by pejuta

reply to msg. 57. refer to msg 39 and 40 ,...56 refers back to camping in hills. i live in spearfish. im originally from south and almost 68 yrs of age and people keep worrying about me being out in all kinds of weather, there are people older than me that do far more exciting adventures than i do !

OH I don't know, Pejuta. You seem to be doing fairly well for your age. It's always good to hear from you.