Find historical sites worth metal detecting anywhere in America. Every result is pulled live from federal databases — real places, real dates, real history.
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National Register (NRHP)
95,000+ registered historic properties — buildings, districts, battlefields, and structures — with registration dates and addresses from the National Park Service.
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Ghost Towns & Old Homesites (GNIS)
Abandoned settlements, vanished communities, old post offices, and place names that only appear on historical topo maps. From the USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Battlefield Boundaries (ABPP)
Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield boundaries from the American Battlefield Protection Program.
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Churches, Cemeteries & Ruins
Historic places of worship, burial grounds, ruins, archaeological sites, monuments, and abandoned railroads from OpenStreetMap.
Know the Rules
Federal Land — Metal detecting is prohibited in all National Parks. Rules vary on BLM and National Forest land by district; check locally before you dig.
State & Local — State parks and public land rules vary widely; always verify with local authorities.
ARPA (1979) — Artifacts over 100 years old on federal or tribal land are legally protected. Removal is a federal offense.
Private Land — Written landowner permission is always required. No exceptions.
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