by Rufus Johnson
- Introduction
- Where to Find Them
- Oldest Fossils in the State
- Fossil Resources
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Oldest Fossils in State
Stanly County has what is probably the oldest fossils in the state. They are from the Eocambrian Period and are more than 600 million years old. Fossils from this site are some of the most ancient large fossils, and they include corals and jellyfish.
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