National Monument · Nebraska, United States
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is a national monument in Nebraska, United States, covering 3,058 acres (1,237 ha), established in 1997.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 3,058 acres (1,237 ha) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 42.4164° N, 103.7280° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is a U.S. National Monument near Harrison, Nebraska. The main features of the monument are a valley of the Niobrara River and the fossils found on Carnegie Hill and University Hill. The area largely consists of grass-covered plains. Plants on the site include prairie sandreed, blue grama, little bluestem and needle and thread grass, and the wildflowers lupin, spiderwort, western wallflower and sunflowers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) · Scottsbluff, United States · 38.1 miles away
- Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) · Chadron, United States · 43.4 miles away
- Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) · Alliance, United States · 53.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Agate Fossil Beds National Monument?
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is in Nebraska, United States (42.4164° N, 103.7280° W).
When was Agate Fossil Beds National Monument established?
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument was established in 1997, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Agate Fossil Beds National Monument?
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument covers 3,058 acres (1,237 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agate_Fossil_Beds_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/agfo/ — Official park page.