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New Jersey Historic Sites Metal Detecting

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New Jersey Historic Sites Metal Detecting

These records apply only to verified locations whose written rule and site-specific recreation footprint have been verified. A map pin is a public visitor/reference point, never a permission boundary.

21 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 21 records with safe map navigation
Atsion MansionNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Boxwood HallNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Clarke HouseNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Craig HouseNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Dr. James Still OfficeNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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DrumthwacketNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Grover Cleveland BirthplaceNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Hancock HouseNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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James Lawrence HouseNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Johnson Ferry HouseNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Prallsville MillsNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Proprietary HouseNew JerseyNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 21 records in this scope include their own map-provider links below.

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Map meaning: verified coordinate pins identify independently grounded public visitor/access reference points. Query-only records can be resolved on demand as temporary provider search matches; sensitive records use a deliberately broader agency/locality query. Temporary search matches are not stored as verified coordinates. No map mode is a property boundary, detecting zone, archaeological target, or permission boundary.

Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Atsion Mansion

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Boxwood Hall

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Clarke House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Craig House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Dr. James Still Office

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Drumthwacket

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Grover Cleveland Birthplace

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Hancock House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

James Lawrence House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Johnson Ferry House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Prallsville Mills

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Proprietary House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Ringwood Manor

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Rockingham

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Skylands Manor

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Somers Mansion

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

The Hermitage

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

The Marshall House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search
Authorization required — site-specific written/special-use authorization Grade A · 98/100

Walt Whitman House

New Jersey DEP — State Park Service / site superintendent

State Park Service detector use requires written authorization; historic-site guidance additionally directs detector users to site-specific special-use permission, with significant historical/resource areas subject to denial.

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — exact historic-site superintendent/special-use authorization required; approval may be unavailable in significant historical areas Verified: 2026-08-29
Open verified record Google MapOpenStreetMapApple MapsNamed public place map search