kirtparker Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I Dug this Iron Plate up on the Bank of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Iron Plate is 8" x 7" and weighs 5 Pounds & 3 Ounces. I have no idea what it is or how old it is. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoBill Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Looks like a tie plate for railroad track. Holes are for the spikes. Rail would probably sit between the raised or shoulders on the right side in third pic or against the raised on the left, with the spikes anchoring the rail down. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Yep, railroad track tie plate. It may have some stamping on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I'm with the railroad plate guess , I grew up next to the tracks ! It was a long time ago but the memory was still in there ! Don't ask me where my keys are though.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 block away is plenty of them plates just waiting to be installed at the railroad tracks. Next question please. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 All together now It’s a rail plate for train rails. We so bright they have to cover our heads up to let the sun come up . Chuck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Tn Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Careful...all property on the TN River banks is TVA and TVA is strictly prohibited for metal detecting. Even the swim areas. This is including up to the 100 yr flood mark above normal "summer pool" levels. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commonwealthdetector Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 3:31 AM, Daniel Tn said: Careful...all property on the TN River banks is TVA and TVA is strictly prohibited for metal detecting. Even the swim areas. This is including up to the 100 yr flood mark above normal "summer pool" levels. God's country,pay attention,be prepared and enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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