Near Perkinsville in Steuben County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mastodon Bones
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, August 28, 2023
1. Mastodon Bones Marker
Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 971.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Paleontology. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 42° 32.654′ N, 77° 37.633′ W. Marker is near Perkinsville, New York, in Steuben County. Marker is on Chaple St (County Road 91), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perkinsville NY 14529, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bennett Bros. (approx. 2˝ miles away); Early Cemetery (approx. 3˝ miles away); St. Paul's Lutheran Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); First Local Red Cross (approx. 3.6 miles away); Clara Barton House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Site of First House in Dansville (approx. 3.7 miles away); Dansville Honors Its Veterans of All Wars (approx. 3.7 miles away); Dansville Library (approx. 3.7 miles away).
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Summary: A Steuben County farmer uncovered a near-complete mastodon skeleton in 1907, putting the small hamlet of Perkinsville in the national spotlight.(Submitted on September 2, 2023.)
The mastodon died over 13,300 years ago, according to carbon dating. The creatures could weigh 10,000 pounds and were once common in New York state.
The Perkinsville mastodon has enjoyed a level of fame. It has been used in research studies, displayed at the New York State Museum, and a 3D scan of its tooth is available online.
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, August 28, 2023
2. Mastodon Bones Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
