Gilboa, New York -
Gilboa Fossil Exhibit
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Gilboa, New York - Gilboa Fossil Exhibit The oldest tree fossils in the world are located in the mountains of upstate New York. 380 million years ago Gilboa was a tropical paradise on the shore of the Devonian Sea. In 1850 the first of many tree stump fossils were discovered here; 9 are on display next to the building that serves as the post office - courthouse - town hall. [Marina, 03/12/2009][RA: The display in the photo looks funny and forlorn, like the losers' table in high school. Oh wait, that was our table.]Gilboa Fossil Exhibit:
Address: Route 990V, Gilboa, NY
Directions: Take Route 990V east from Route 30, go over the Schoharie Creek Bridge - the fossil exhibit is on the left next to Town Hall. Informational kiosk on site, and friendly folks in the municipal building.
Admission: Free
Hours: Outdoor exhibit
Address: Route 990V, Gilboa, NY
Directions: Take Route 990V east from Route 30, go over the Schoharie Creek Bridge - the fossil exhibit is on the left next to Town Hall. Informational kiosk on site, and friendly folks in the municipal building.
Admission: Free
Hours: Outdoor exhibit
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