newsharktoothfinder Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Last summer, some folks here were kind enough to answer some questions I had regarding some teeth my family found around Calvert Cliffs. Now I have a question on a completely different subject. Some relatives have moved to Carlisle, PA in Cumberland County and I'm looking for things to do on a visit. Searching online, I found this PDF which describes the "Logan School Fossil Site" -- http://www.cumberlandcd.com/~amcclain/ccwa/LemkePaper.pdf Unfortunately, further searching suggests that it's not open the public, and a Google Maps search leads me to believe it's now a farm. I can understand closing it, not wanting to scare the livestock and have people digging up the corn and all that. But does anyone know if there are similar places nearby? The PDF says "Fossils from this ancient inland sea are found in abundance in an area along the [Conodoguinet] Creek in West Pennsboro Township known as the Logan School Fossil Site. The remains of shells, marine worms, and other organisms are located in the limestone outcroppings along the creek." This document says: "Abundant fossils occur in a Middle Ordovician limestone (Chambersburg Formation)." http://www.pageology.info/scenic/counties/cumberland.html#297 Looking around on Google Maps, it appears that there are some public access along the Conodoguinet Creek nearby, such as a State game preserve (#169) but I realize that the same limestone outcroppings may not appear there. Anyway, does anyone have any info on whether there are any good fossil hunting sites good for young kids around Carlisle? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I see no one has gotten into this one. I have collected a number of locations in PA but none down that way. There was a publication put out by the state's geo survey that listed numerous collecting sites, but over the years many have been closed, grown over, or otherwise disappeared. I'm pretty sure it's out of print now. In fact "disappearing" is the problem in PA. Stuff gets covered up by concrete, barren-talus, and, worst of all, Poison Ivy. But there are certainly fossils there. I'd be prepared to just poke your nose into every road cut or creek bed that doesn't look dangerous or otherwise off limits. And check out what the state geo survey has to offer in the way of maps and papers for that area. With all the economic geology going on in that state they have lots of stuff available to help you. Edited February 18, 2011 by erose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLM63 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 You could try the Cave Hill Nature Center. I remember finding fossils in the outcroppings near the cave when I was a kid. It may be worth checking out. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsharktoothfinder Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 You could try the Cave Hill Nature Center. I remember finding fossils in the outcroppings near the cave when I was a kid. It may be worth checking out. Good Luck. Thanks, I may take a look. I saw a few brief mentions of the Cave Hill Nature Center on the Carlisle town website, with no details or anything. I've always associated a Nature Center as an educational center with displays and information, but this appears to be an undeveloped park. I also came across a few photos of the cave, which appears to be unfenced and covered with spray paint, so it's probably the place for local teens to bring a few six packs at night... http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2864262800105593043RkEekK http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26638159574 Still, it's probably fine during the day, and I may ask around the next time I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveltip1 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Lat-Long for Logan Schoolhouse, located on Plainfield USGS Topographic Quadrangle: Lat = N 40-12-37.8, Long = W 77-20-08.1 Use with google earth. Edited December 27, 2011 by traveltip1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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