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  2. List of the prehistoric life of Illinois - Wikipedia

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    This list of the prehistoric life of Illinois contains the various prehistoric life-forms whose fossilized remains have been reported from within the US state of ...

  3. Paleontology in Illinois - Wikipedia

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    The environment of Pennsylvanian Illinois was comparable to the modern Amazon River delta. [9] Almost every Pennsylvanian deposit in Illinois preserves evidence of this ancient flora and such deposits are located in almost every region of the state. [12] The vegetation of these ancient swamps became Illinois' modern coal deposits. [9] [11]

  4. Koster Site - Wikipedia

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    A map showing approximate areas of various Mississippian and related cultures. The Koster Site is located near the center of this map in the upper part of the Middle Mississippi area. The Koster Site is a prehistoric archaeological site located south of Eldred, Illinois. The site covers more than 3 acres and extends 30 feet down into the ...

  5. List of the Paleozoic life of Illinois - Wikipedia

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    This list of the Paleozoic life of Illinois contains the various prehistoric life-forms whose fossilized remains have been reported from within the US state of Illinois and are between 538.8 and 252.17 million years of age.

  6. Mazon Creek fossil beds - Wikipedia

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    Pit 11, which was located southwest of the town of Braidwood, Illinois, is known for its Essex Biota with a greater abundance of marine species. [9] Pit 11 is now Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area, an Illinois state park. Fossil collecting is allowed at the park with a permit. [10]

  7. Yellow Bluffs archeological site - Wikipedia

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    The Yellow Bluffs archeological site was occupied by people of the Middle Woodland Havana Tradition and consists of a habitation area and various burial mounds. The primary occupation of the Yellow Bluffs site, be it continuous or discrete, can be traced back to 200 B.C.E through 400 C.E. but the site represents activity from numerous prehistoric eras.

  8. Hoxie Farm site - Wikipedia

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    The Hoxie Farm site (11Ck-4) is located on Thorn Creek in Thornton, Illinois Cook County Forest Preserve in Cook County, Illinois, near the city of Chicago. It is classified as a late prehistoric to Protohistoric /Early Historic site with Upper Mississippian Huber affiliation.

  9. Huber Site - Wikipedia

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    The Huber Site (11Ck-1) is located on Tinley Creek 2 miles west of Blue Island in Cook County, Illinois, near the city of Chicago. It is classified as a late prehistoric site with Upper Mississippian affiliation. [1] [2]