I am also from indiana, 53 years old. I have been a history buff since I was a kid. A real nerd that way. My wife and children also appreciate the past. I would love to get involved with other people that explore sites around indiana.
On January 20th there’s a Natural Restorations cleanup project there. I’ve been to those ruins dozens of times over the years and think it’s funny how many people drive by it. About 20 years ago, in the mid-2000s, I had a geocache hidden there.
How cool is that! I was on the USS Marvin Shields FF1066 in the late 80’s and we tied up in Port Hueneme for SeaBee Days weekend in 89’. Keep on traveling! 👍
I would think an Old Stagecoach Depot would be a great place to metal detect. When people traveled in the old days, they brought their money with them. No wire transfers and such. And a lot of the currency was in coin form. So I would imagine there was a lot of Commerce done at these types of places and a lot of coins dropped. People traveled with their valuables because they had no other choice. I would certainly love to metal detect something like that
My father ( may he rest in peace ) was a Seabee. He was stationed in Okinawa. We live in Southern Arizona, and have camped in the Tonto National forest .
Maybe they are shooting at Will? This area needs to be designated for preservation of history. I visited the little Willow Springs stagecoach station off the Willow Springs Tehachapi Rd in California. They are growing fruit and grapes. They gave me a bottle of their wine. It was interesting to see real bullet holes. It was really wild in the west back in the day. Thank you for sharing this important forgotten piece of Arizona history. It is good to have pictures.
@@SeabeeTraveler I also used to hang out at The Rock Inn at Lake Hughes CA. It was a Butterfield stage stop turned restaurant and bar. It was owned by Paul Koslo a character actor. A short distance down the road is The Painted Turtle a camp for chronically ill children owned by Paul Newman. Lots of stagecoach history in the area. Will have a great week if I can stay cool. You have a cool week😎
During the Pony Express rides this was part of the route known as the Hundred Miles of Hell that went from Payson to Gila City, known to be home of renegade Apache.
Hi Mary, AJ is a nice little place close to the Superstitions. I go thru there to get to Canyon Lake and Tortilla Flat. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
That was fun! I try to imagine what it must have been like as compared to a truck stop today and I think it wasn't a lot different, except no AC. By the way, what Battalion were you in? I was in MCB 6, long ago.
Hi John, Here are the grid coordinates to the location. Just copy them to google and it'll show you the exact location. Hope it helps. Have a good day! 33°17'59.3"N 111°14'46.5"W
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Thank you for sharing, I enjoy your videos👍
Thank you John, See ya on the next one.@@johncimino651
Thank you for the tour of the forgotten Stage Coach stop.
😎 I’m a 73 year old semi retired explorer😂 from Indiana. And it was a real pleasure tagging along with you!! Well done 👍
Thank you for the kind words. Have a great day and don't stop exploring!
I am also from indiana, 53 years old. I have been a history buff since I was a kid. A real nerd that way. My wife and children also appreciate the past. I would love to get involved with other people that explore sites around indiana.
I enjoy getting out to explore old buildings like this. Arizona has a rich history to explore. Thanks for sharing.
On January 20th there’s a Natural Restorations cleanup project there. I’ve been to those ruins dozens of times over the years and think it’s funny how many people drive by it. About 20 years ago, in the mid-2000s, I had a geocache hidden there.
Oh cool! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!
@MrKim-kv2vv Thank you! I will, and be safe.
How cool is that! I was on the USS Marvin Shields FF1066 in the late 80’s and we tied up in Port Hueneme for SeaBee Days weekend in 89’. Keep on traveling! 👍
I think I was on deployment in Cuba for that one. 🤣Thanks for sharing and for your service.
I would think an Old Stagecoach Depot would be a great place to metal detect. When people traveled in the old days, they brought their money with them. No wire transfers and such. And a lot of the currency was in coin form. So I would imagine there was a lot of Commerce done at these types of places and a lot of coins dropped. People traveled with their valuables because they had no other choice. I would certainly love to metal detect something like that
You're probably right. There is a lot of overgrown vegetation so you might find some stuff. Have a great day!
That camping looks so different from any camping or parks we have here in the upper Mid West. It is hard to wrap my head around.
Growing up here, it's what I'm used to. Kinda like the old west🤣
your Explores are very Interesting . thanks for sharing
You're welcome and thank you for the support. Have a wonderful day!
Great video brother, very interesting to see these old places
Thank you! They're fun to see. Have a good day!
My father ( may he rest in peace ) was a Seabee. He was stationed in Okinawa. We live in Southern Arizona, and have camped in the Tonto National forest .
Hi Mary, Thank you for sharing. Okinawa is a beautiful place. (when I wasn't working) 🙂 Have a great day!
Maybe they are shooting at Will? This area needs to be designated for preservation of history. I visited the little Willow Springs stagecoach station off the Willow Springs Tehachapi Rd in California. They are growing fruit and grapes. They gave me a bottle of their wine. It was interesting to see real bullet holes. It was really wild in the west back in the day. Thank you for sharing this important forgotten piece of Arizona history. It is good to have pictures.
Hi Bossladyone, There are a lot of places in California I would like to visit. I just need the time🤣. Thank you for sharing and have a great week!
@@SeabeeTraveler I also used to hang out at The Rock Inn at Lake Hughes CA. It was a Butterfield stage stop turned restaurant and bar. It was owned by Paul Koslo a character actor. A short distance down the road is The Painted Turtle a camp for chronically ill children owned by Paul Newman. Lots of stagecoach history in the area. Will have a great week if I can stay cool. You have a cool week😎
During the Pony Express rides this was part of the route known as the Hundred Miles of Hell that went from Payson to Gila City, known to be home of renegade Apache.
Wow1 That's great info. Thank you for the input. Have a great day!!
Hi Seabee traveler, were you ever a Seabee in the Palau Islands.
No sir, I didn't never got to go there. I hear diving is great though. Have a great day!
Thank you, love your tours@@SeabeeTraveler
Hey nice video, I live in Apache Junction, thanks
Hi Mary, AJ is a nice little place close to the Superstitions. I go thru there to get to Canyon Lake and Tortilla Flat. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
I've been by there several times and never knew it was there. Thanks for posting and will look for it on our next time through. 👍
It's a fun place to check out. Have a great day!
New subscriber. Really enjoying your uploads, keep up the great explores!
Thank you! I will. Have a great day!
You should Check out the back road to Mt. Lemon, Pepper sauce cave,, I'm Older Now, grew up in San Manuel 60s early 70s
Thank you for the recommendation. I will look into that one. Have a great day!
Im sure ranchers use those corrals and wind mill
That was fun! I try to imagine what it must have been like as compared to a truck stop today and I think it wasn't a lot different, except no AC. By the way, what Battalion were you in? I was in MCB 6, long ago.
Thank you for your service. I was a builder in NMCB 5 out of Hueneme. Got out after Desert Storm. Have a great day!
Can you give me a better location of the station. We travel that area alot and we never knew it was there.
Hi John, Here are the grid coordinates to the location. Just copy them to google and it'll show you the exact location. Hope it helps. Have a good day! 33°17'59.3"N 111°14'46.5"W
Thank you I appreciate you sharing it. We will try to find it soon ! 👍
@@johncimino651 you're welcome.
Never heard of the term 'State coach'.
Sure you didn't mean 'Stage' coach stop???
🤣 Yeah... Thanks for clearing that up. Have a great day!
It doesn't look very old, maybe from the 20th century.
That's stage not state!
Thank you for letting me know. Have a good day!
@@SeabeeTraveler I figured it was a typo when you were going through the video!