Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tyrannosaurus Rex
“Sue”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 27, 2014
1. Tyrannosaurus Rex Marker
During her lifetime in the Late Cretaceous Period (67-65 million years ago) Sue weighed seven tons and measured 42 feet in length, making her the largest T. rex yet discovered.
In partnership with the Field Museum of Chicago.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Paleontology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 28° 21.346′ N, 81° 35.315′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is located in DinoLand U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cretaceous Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Asian Brown Tortoise (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldengate Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brown Derby (approx. 1.7 miles away); Disney MGM Studios (approx. 1.8 miles away);
this page online
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 27, 2014
2. Tyrannosaurus Rex Marker
The marker is seen here in front of the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 27, 2014
3. Tyrannosaurus Sue
Named after fossil hunter Sue Hendrickson, this skeleton is considered to be one of the most famous fossil finds of the 20th century.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 27, 2014
4. Closeup of Tyrannosaurus Rex Skull
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 756 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
