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December 27, 1826
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Bones of a massive nondescript animal, estimated at 50 feet long, 20-26 feet wide, 20 feet high, and 20 tons, were exhibited in a boat at Steubenville's Market street landing a few weeks ago. Found near the Mississippi River in Louisiana, they exceed the mammoth in size.
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Columbus, Ohio, Dec.7.--There was exhibited, a few weeks ago, in a boat at the Market street landing place, Steubenville, the bones of a nondescript animal, one of which is 20 feet in length, 8 in width, and weighs upwards of twelve hundred pounds. The back bone is 16 inches in diameter, and the ribs are 9 feet in length. It is calculated from the size of the bones that the animal, when living, must have been about fifty feet in length, 20 to 26 feet in width, and about 20 feet in height, and that it must have weighed at least 20 tons. These bones were found near the Mississippi river, in, we believe, Louisiana; and form the greatest natural curiosity that we ever beheld This animal must have as far transcended the mammoth in size, as the mammoth a common bull dog.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fossil Discovery
Natural Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Giant Animal Bones
Steubenville Exhibition
Mississippi River Discovery
Natural Curiosity
Mammoth Comparison
Where did it happen?
Steubenville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Steubenville
Event Date
A Few Weeks Ago
Event Details
Bones of a nondescript animal exhibited in a boat at Market street landing; one bone 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, over 1200 pounds; backbone 16 inches diameter; ribs 9 feet long. Estimated living size: 50 feet long, 20-26 feet wide, 20 feet high, 20 tons. Found near Mississippi river in Louisiana.