Fossil  Field Trip, St. Paul, Indiana –

Sign up by sending an e-mail to John Catalini at Fossilnautiloid@aol.com.  Indiana state law that no one under 18 is allowed in quarries. Also, need to be a member of ESCONI. Limit of 20 people to trip.

After signing up, on the day of the trip, we will meet at the quarry office by 8:45 am (7:45 am Chicago time). Normal safety equipment is needed – hard hat, protective boots, eye protection. To get to the office take I65 south around Indianapolis to 174. Exit and Exit 123 go south to Michigan Av. right to N. County Road 800 W left following signs to St. Paul. Go through the town over the railroad tracks past town, ending up on Mound Rd, to office on right.

Middle Silurian fossils found.

Photo Used with Permission: (Joe K. of http://www.crinus.info/crinoids/data/eucaly.htm)

Eucalyptocrinus elrodi

Silurian
Waldron Shale
St. Paul, Indiana
Another one of those rare specimens that includes the crown, stem and holdfast. Size: 16 cm inc. stem.br>