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June 1, 1860
Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
What is this article about?
John Burdick of Ohio dug up a nine-pound black, wedge-shaped meteorite from his farm in Guernsey County after it fell during recent meteoric showers, penetrating the earth 1.5 feet and leaving a large hole.
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One of the Meteoric Stones.
The Ohio State Journal of the 18th, speaking of the recent meteoric showers in Guernsey county, of that State, says:
"One of the meteors has been laid upon our table by Mr. John Burdick, of this city, who dug it from its concealment in the bosom of the earth on his farm in Guernsey county. The meteor flashed upon our astonished vision, perfectly docile, a black, wedge-shaped mass of conglomerate rock, with a very mysterious smell. The meteor weighs just nine pounds, and was seen to descend like a streak of lightning, blazing like molten iron. It penetrated the earth about a foot and a half, leaving a huge hole."
The Ohio State Journal of the 18th, speaking of the recent meteoric showers in Guernsey county, of that State, says:
"One of the meteors has been laid upon our table by Mr. John Burdick, of this city, who dug it from its concealment in the bosom of the earth on his farm in Guernsey county. The meteor flashed upon our astonished vision, perfectly docile, a black, wedge-shaped mass of conglomerate rock, with a very mysterious smell. The meteor weighs just nine pounds, and was seen to descend like a streak of lightning, blazing like molten iron. It penetrated the earth about a foot and a half, leaving a huge hole."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Meteoric Stone
Guernsey County
Ohio
John Burdick
Meteorite Fall
Natural Phenomenon
What entities or persons were involved?
John Burdick
Where did it happen?
Guernsey County, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
John Burdick
Location
Guernsey County, Ohio
Event Date
Recent Meteoric Showers
Story Details
Mr. John Burdick dug a nine-pound black wedge-shaped meteorite from his farm in Guernsey county after it descended blazing like lightning and penetrated the earth 1.5 feet during recent showers.