Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area
Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area, National Wildlife Conservation Area and Natural Landmark in Clarksville, Indiana.
The 1,404-acre conservation area contains exposed Devonian fossil beds along the shores of the Ohio River near Louisville.
The location became a meeting point for Lewis and Clark during their expedition, communicating from George Rogers Clark's cabin in the late 1700s.
The interpretive center displays natural history of fossil beds and human narratives from pre-settlement times through the twentieth century.
The optimal period for examining the fossil beds occurs between August and October when the Ohio River maintains lower water levels.
The limestone formations contain remains of marine creatures from 387 to 380 million years ago, including corals, brachiopods, and ancient snails.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 38.27660,-85.76540
Latest update: June 7, 2025 13:58
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