Clearfield in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cast of Trunk from Prehistoric Tree
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 12, 2024
1. Cast of Trunk from Prehistoric Tree Marker
in the "Congress Hill" area in
Girard Township, Clearfield County,
the Clifton Zindel property.
(300 Million Years Old)
Excavated by Smith & Zindel Coal Company
Circa 1948
Donated by Mr. Paul Smith
Erected by Clearfield County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Paleontology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 41° 1.484′ N, 78° 26.363′ W. Marker is in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County. It is on Front Street (Pennsylvania Route 153) north of Pine Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker and cast are on the Clearfield County Historical Society grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 East Pine Street, Clearfield PA 16830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: West Branch Timber to Market 1840s-1907 (a few steps from this marker); West Branch Eel & Shad Migration (a few steps from this marker); Clearfield County Bicentennial Raft (a few steps from this marker); High Water Marks (within shouting distance of this marker); Bigler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clearfield County (within shouting distance of this marker); Clearfield County Historical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clearfield.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 12, 2024
2. Cast of Trunk from Prehistoric Tree and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 12, 2024
3. Cast of Trunk from Prehistoric Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
