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Union Hill Road, near Mineral Wells TX

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​Location: Go north from the town of Mineral Wells on 281, then turn left on Union Hill Road (FM3027). After about 2 miles, you will see the road cut.

What you can find: Pennsylvanian crinoids, bivalves, and gastropods.

Ease of Access: Easy

Locality Type: Roadcut

Additional Information: Pennsylvanian era, formation is the Salesville Shale.

Recommended Reading: 

A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas

Roadside Geology of Texas

Gem Trails of Texas

Rockhounding Texas

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