Somerset Cut Limestone quarry, east side County Road 96, 2.1 km N County Rd 96
Perry County, Ohio39.87500, −82.29444
Can I collect here?
ProSee who owns this land and whether it is claimedPro shows the owner, the claim on this spot and every claim within a mile.
Based on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 9, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.
Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
Nearby sites
All of OhioEvery site in OhioMore fossil sites in Ohio
See them all- Bridge Gully, Layer C11. Near Mt. Perry Iron Bridge. Mt. Perry-Fultonham15 mi · Fossil
- Pmc-4. Logan Clay Products pit, approximately 8 kilometers northeast of Logan18 mi · Fossil
- Small stream leading to Little Monday Creek, near Stimmel Residence, Layers A1-218 mi · Fossil
- Little Monday Creek tributary, near 0hio Rt. 668, 0.8 km N Maxville.18 mi · Fossil
- Small stream flowing from northeast into Licking River, Holbein, Falls Township16 mi · Fossil
- Granville18 mi · Fossil
More sites in Ohio
View all Ohio sites- Muskingum County20 mi · Agate, amethyst, carnelian
- Sandusky108 mi · Calcite, celestite, dolomite
- Genoa126 mi · Calcite, celestite, dolomite
- Maple Grove Quarry105 mi · Calcite, celestite, dolomite
- Clay Center limestone quarry130 mi · Calcite, celestite, dolomite
- Portage (Stoneco) Quarry — Bowling Green Area122 mi · Barite, calcite, celestite
The Market
Native American arrowhead$20cubedmoons3Browse the Market
New on the Market
Native American arrowhead$20cubedmoons3Browse the MarketFound something here? List it for sale
About Somerset Cut Limestone quarry, east side County Road 96, 2.1 km N County Rd 96
Somerset Cut Limestone quarry, east side County Road 96, 2.1 km N County Rd 96 is a fossil collection site in Perry, Ohio, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Maxville Limestone, dated to the Brigantian to Chesterian (335.9–323.4 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as carbonate indet. Documented finds include Hippocardia hydei, Astartella clinata, Edon oblonga, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) matheri, Leptodesma (Leptodesma) rhysema, Limipecten lamellus.
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Maxville Limestone
- Geologic interval
- Brigantian to Chesterian
- Age
- 335.9–323.4 Ma
- Depositional environment
- carbonate indet.
- Recorded occurrences
- 21
Locality notes
Hopewell Township, NW¼ SW¼, sec. 32, T17N, R16W, Somerset 7.5 minute quadrangle
Fossils found here
Hippocardia hydei
Rostroconchia · Hippocardiidae
Astartella clinata
Bivalvia · Astartidae
Edon oblonga
Bivalvia · NO_FAMILY_SPECIFIED
Leptodesma (Leptodesma) matheri
Bivalvia · Pterineidae
Leptodesma (Leptodesma) rhysema
Bivalvia · Pterineidae
Limipecten lamellus
Bivalvia · Limipectinidae
Modiolus (Modiolus) fountainensis
Bivalvia · Mytilidae
Modiolus (Modiolus) waverliensis
Bivalvia · Mytilidae
Myalina (Myalinella)
Bivalvia · Myalinidae
Phestia pandoraeformis
Bivalvia · Polidevciidae
Sulcatopinna missouriensis
Bivalvia · Pinnidae
Polidevcia stevensiana
Bivalvia · Polidevciidae
Streblochondria
Bivalvia · Streblochondriidae
Streblopteria
Bivalvia · Streblochondriidae
Wilkingia andrewsi
Bivalvia · Sanguinolitidae
Aviculopecten winchelli
Bivalvia · Aviculopectinidae
Edmondia
Bivalvia · Edmondiidae
Schizodus chesterensis
Bivalvia · Schizodidae
Euomphalus planodorsatus
Gastropoda · Euomphalidae
Naticopsis genevievensis
Gastropoda · Naticopsidae
Orthonychia chesterense
Gastropoda · Orthonychiidae
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 85363 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
Getting there
No directions yet.
How hard is it?
- Getting there
- – / 5
- Finding anything
- – / 5
- Votes
- 0
Trip reports
No trip reports yet.
Questions about Somerset Cut Limestone quarry, east side County Road 96, 2.1 km N County Rd 96
Can you collect at Somerset Cut Limestone quarry, east side County Road 96, 2.1 km N County Rd 96?
It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.
What minerals are found at Somerset Cut Limestone quarry, east side County Road 96, 2.1 km N County Rd 96?
Fossil.
Comments
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
No comments yet.
What to bring
The whole kit- Estwing E3-22P Rock PickThe industry-standard 22oz geological hammer. One-piece forged steel with shock-reduction grip.See it on AmazonCompare picks
- Clear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses (4 Pack)Adjustable, anti-fog lenses for clear vision in any conditions.See it on AmazonCompare picks
- Watertight Medical KitCompact, waterproof first aid kit with bandages, moleskin, and field essentials.See it on AmazonCompare picks
- National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and MineralsThe classic pocket reference for identifying over 600 rocks and minerals in North America.See it on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Source: Paleobiology Database.