Peale's Barber Farm Mastodon Exhumation Site
Peale's Barber Farm Mastodon Exhumation Site, Archaeological site in Montgomery, New York.
The excavation site covers 2.06 acres of land where researchers discovered complete mastodon remains during the early nineteenth century investigations.
In 1801, Charles Willson Peale directed the extraction of the first fully articulated prehistoric skeleton, marking a milestone in North American paleontology.
The mastodon skeleton from this location traveled between museums, enriching scientific understanding at both the Smithsonian and the Hessisches Landesmuseum in Darmstadt.
Visitors can access educational programs about prehistoric discoveries through guided tours that explain the methods used during the original excavation process.
The extracted mastodon bones formed the first complete prehistoric skeleton assembly in world history, revolutionizing scientific approaches to extinct species research.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.52639,-74.21778
Latest update: April 18, 2025 10:36
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