Looking for older properties to metal detect (Dayton, Kent: move, property)

[Daytondigger]

Hello, I use a metal detector to locate lost coins, tokens and artifacts. It's a hobby I've been involved in for years. I have been given permission to detect many private and public sites over the years and have always left the properties looking better once I left. I pick up any surface trash as I go along and I make sure to leave the lawn in excellent shape. I dig a U shaped cut down three inches or so and hinge back the sod. I then locate and remove the target, put all loose soil back, fold the sod back over and tamp it down. I collect tokens and old coins, that's why I became involved in this hobby. If I locate any jewelry, I return it to the property owner. I am looking for old properties in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennesee. Check out my website www.daytondigger.com. Thanks, Steve
Dayton, OH

[aquila]

Well, I don't know whether or not you would need permission from Ohio/Butler County/West Chester (or whoever), but there is a bike/walking trail that runs along the old towpath for the Miami-Erie canal starting at SR747, heading over toward Bypass 4/Gilmore Ponds. You could try there. I've heard they've made some interesting archaeological finds around the trail.

[Daytondigger]

Thanks aquila for the information. I've searched stretches of tow path along the canal years ago. There can be some nice finds from along canals. I appreciate you responding.
Thanks again, Steve