A property owner in Mississippi has made a significant discovery on his land. More than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs have been uncovered, with the owner believing that more may still be buried. The property, located across from a large cross along Highway 45 in Booneville, was being developed for commercial use when the first cannonball was found.

The owner then allowed others to search the land with metal detectors, leading to the discovery of many more. Further details about the discovery, including the types of Civil War ammunition found, are available from the source. The artifacts are believed to be over 160 years old.