Osgood Formation

Osgood Formation
Stratigraphic range: Sheinwoodian[1]
TypeFormation
UnderliesLaurel Limestone
OverliesBrassfield Formation and Dayton Formation
Location
CountryUnited States
ExtentIndiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio

The Osgood Formation, also known as the Osgood Shale, is a geologic formation in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

See also

References

  1. ^ The Silurian of central Kentucky, U.S.A.: Stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments and palaeoecology
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  • Generalized Stratigraphic Chart for Ohio


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