Haddonfield in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hadrosaurus Foulkii

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

1. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Marker

Inscription. In a marl pit on the John E. Hopkins farm in October 1858, the world’s first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton was unearthed by William Parker Foulke. The find was adjacent to this point. This was also the first dinosaur skeleton to ever be mounted. The bones represented a 25 foot, 7-8 ton herbivorous hadrosaurus (reptile). Its height probably ranged from 6-10 feet at the hips. Some 55 of an estimated 80 bones were discovered. This creature lived 70-80 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period at the end of the dinosaur age.
This site was developed in 1984 as an Eagle Scout Project
by Christopher Brees, Troop 65.
Major project funded by the
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, Pa.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Paleontology • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1858.

Location. 39° 54.591′ N, 75° 1.753′ W. Marker is in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is on Maple Avenue. Marker is at a site located at the end of Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haddonfield NJ 08033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pennypacker Trail (approx. half a mile away); Old Grove School

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(approx. half a mile away); Memorial High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hessian Army during the Revolutionary War (approx. 0.6 miles away); Alfred Eastlack Driscoll (approx. 0.6 miles away); Haddonfield Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Haddonfield World War I Honor Roll (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haddonfield.

More about this marker. The top of the marker contains an image of the dinosaur.

Also see . . .
1. Hadrosaurus Foulkii. Website devoted to finding the world’s first dinosaur skeleton. (Submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Smithsonian Inventory Page for the Hadrosaurus Monument (sculpture). The Smithsonian keeps an inventory of sculptures, paintings, monuments and other works of art. This monument was documented and cataloged as well. (Submitted on December 19, 2010, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.)

Hadrosaurus Foulkii Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

2. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Markers

Several markers and displays are located at this site.

Haddonfield Dinosaur Commemorative Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

3. Haddonfield Dinosaur Commemorative Site

National Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

4. National Historic Landmark Marker

Hadrosaurus Foulkii
site
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark

This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1994

National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Dinosaur Exhibits image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

5. Dinosaur Exhibits

Examples of different dinosaurs are displayed near the marker.

Hadrosaurus Foulkii Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

6. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Site

Hadrosaurus Foulkii image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

7. Hadrosaurus Foulkii

This model of a Hadrosaurus Foulkii is on display about a mile away, on Kings Highway in downtown Haddonfield.

Hadrosaurus Foulkii Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

8. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Directional Sign

This sign pointing the way to the Haddonfield Dinosaur Commemorative Site is located on Grove Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,836 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of white panel with green dinosaur (https://hadrosaurus-foulki-site.wheree.com) which qualifies as its own marker • Can you help?