Fossil Coral Reef

National Natural Landmark in Le Roy, New York From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fossil Coral Reef, also known locally as Bradbury Quarry, is a 100-acre (0.40 km2) abandoned limestone quarry in Le Roy, New York. It contains a well-preserved Middle Devonian coral reef[1] along with rare tabulate and rugose corals, crinoids, gastropods, and trilobites.

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Fossil Coral Reef
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LocationLe Roy, Genesee County,
New York
Coordinates42.997°N 77.930°W / 42.997; -77.930
Area100 acres (0.40 km2)
Designated1967
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The site was declared a National Natural Landmark in November 1967.[2] It is often used by local paleontology classes.[1]

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