Garden Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member mr.volkswagen
N 38° 32.103 W 105° 13.305
13S E 480673 N 4265205
Located North of Canon City on Red Canyon Rd.
Waymark Code: WM24V9
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Type Locality of Dinosaurs
The first remains of several species of dinosaurs were found within a two-mile radius of this pont in 1877, by Prof. O.C. Marsh of Yale University, and Prof. E.D. Cope of the Academy of Sciences of Philadelphis.
This discovery of extinct giant reptiles in the Western Hemisphere receieved world-wide acclaim.
The specimens excavated on these subsequent expeditions are in the museums listed below (see pic).
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
State Historical Society of Colorado Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation The Canon City Geology Club Citizens of Canon City


County or City: Fremont County

Date Dedicated: 1953

Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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