Short article describes the discovery of fossils, mostly snails, corals, and tin

Authors

Source

Down East

Date

12-1-1994

Pages

35-36

Abstract

Short article describes the discovery of fossils, mostly snails, corals, and tiny marine organisms, dating back to the mid- to late Ordovician Period some as much as 475 million years old. These fossils were discovered in the floor stones of the Maine State Capitol building in Augusta by Patrick Norton, a Maine state employee.

Subjects

Palentology

Recommended Citation

"Short article describes the discovery of fossils, mostly snails, corals, and tin" (1994). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 190.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/190