Belgium in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Limestone
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2018
1. Limestone Marker
Inscription.
Limestone. . Millions of years ago, Wisconsin was covered by a vast, shallow inland sea, teeming with marine life. Over time, the shells of animals such as gastropods and corals became fossilized in limestone deposits. Twelve thousand years ago during the last ice age, a glacier advancing toward Lake Michigan made striations, or scratches, in the exposed limestone.
Look for fossils and striation marks on the bare limestone at Quarry Lake.
Gastropods (snails) and corals fossilized in limestone deposits.
Millions of years ago, Wisconsin was covered by a vast, shallow inland sea, teeming with marine life. Over time, the shells of animals such as gastropods and corals became fossilized in limestone deposits. Twelve thousand years ago during the last ice age, a glacier advancing toward Lake Michigan made striations, or scratches, in the exposed limestone.
Look for fossils and striation marks on the bare limestone at Quarry Lake.
Gastropods (snails) and corals fossilized in limestone deposits.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Paleontology.
Location. 43° 29.47′ N, 87° 47.725′ W. Marker is in Belgium, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. The marker is located within Harrington Beach State Park along the Stonehaven Historical Trail which starts just south of the Ansay Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 531 County Rd D, Belgium WI 53004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Unique Dinner Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Excess Soil (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Murder! (about 600 feet away); Play Ball (about 700 feet away); Stone Crusher (about 700 feet away); A Reminder of Days Past
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
