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Pulaski

Tennessee
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Based on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 15, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.

Minerals on record here

1 mineral

Recorded here: fossil.

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About Pulaski

Pulaski is a fossil collection site in Tennessee, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Fernvale Formation, dated to the Richmondian (449.6–445.5 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as deep subtidal indet and the tectonic setting is cratonic basin. Documented finds include Plaesiomys proavita.

Geologic setting

Formation
Fernvale
Geologic interval
Richmondian
Age
449.6–445.5 Ma
Depositional environment
deep subtidal indet.
Tectonic setting
cratonic basin
Recorded occurrences
1
Locality notes

One mile south of the intersection of Bakers Station Road and Louis- ville & Nashville tracks, a nearly complete Fernvale section is exposed on the north side of Freeman Roa

Fossils found here

Plaesiomys proavita
Rhynchonellata · Plaesiomyidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 192099 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

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Can you collect at Pulaski?

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 Pulaski?

Fossil.

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Meteorite nearbyA 64 kg stony meteorite was found at Lawrenceburg, 18 miles from here.

Source: Paleobiology Database.