State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Mastodon State Historic Site
Mastodon State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 425 acres (172 ha), established in 1976.
State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Jefferson, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 425 acres (172 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 38.3792° N, 90.3947° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mastodon State Historic Site
Mastodon State Historic Site is a publicly owned, 431-acre (174 ha) archaeological and paleontological site with recreational features in Imperial, Missouri, maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, preserving the Kimmswick Bone Bed. Bones of mastodons and other now-extinct animals were first found here in the early 19th century. The area gained fame as one of the most extensive Pleistocene ice age deposits in the country and attracted scientific interest worldwide. The site was purchased by the state in 1976 following an effort to preserve it from destruction with the construction of Interstate 55.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 25.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mastodon State Historic Site?
Mastodon State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (38.3792° N, 90.3947° W).
When was Mastodon State Historic Site established?
Mastodon State Historic Site was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mastodon State Historic Site?
Mastodon State Historic Site covers 425 acres (172 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastodon_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).