Haddonfield in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hadrosaurus Foulkii
By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
1. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Marker
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. Marker is on Maple Avenue. Marker is at a site
By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
2. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Markers
Several markers and displays are located at this site.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Grove School (approx. half a mile away); Hessian Army during the Revolutionary War (approx. 0.6 miles away); Alfred Eastlack Driscoll (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Haddonfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); Indian King Tavern State Historic Site (NR) (approx. ¾ mile away); Indian King Tavern (approx. ¾ mile away); Guard House (approx. ¾ mile away); In Memory of Elizabeth Haddon (approx. 0.8 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.)
By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
3. Haddonfield Dinosaur Commemorative Site
By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
4. National Historic Landmark Marker
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
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5. Dinosaur Exhibits
Examples of different dinosaurs are displayed near the marker.
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6. Hadrosaurus Foulkii Site
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.
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 1,426 times since then and 2 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.
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