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Rockford fossils
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Rockford, IA US
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Location Type: Private Property
Details: For more details go to the Travel Channel's treasure wiki page for Iowa. Here is what the link used to say: "Location #3: Rockford General description: One of the best collecting sites for Devonian age marine fossils. The Floyd County Fossil and Prairie Park was once a brick clay pit. The Rockford Brick and Tile Company's pit has been transformed into a top fossil site and a recreation center. How to get there: The Park is west of Rockford on HWY B27 Grade this location: (A to F): A GPS coordinates: 43.052833, -92.949203 Handy to bring along: 1.Hand tools 2.Bucket or rock bag 3.Long handle screw driver Helpful notes to newcomers: The following link provides information on the park: http://www.fossilcenter.com/ "
Directions: For directions go to the Travel Channel's treasure wiki page for Iowa. "How to get there: The Park is west of Rockford on HWY B27"
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